Comparison

Barcode QR Reader vs QR CODE READER with History

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcode QR Reader

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or shared images. It helps you preview links, remove tracking, and supports various code types. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Use camera, photos, or shared images
  • Preview links before opening
  • Remove tracking parameters
  • Supports multiple code types (Wi-Fi, contact, boarding pass, etc.)
  • Local processing for privacy
Features
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A fast, private scanner for QR codes and barcodes. Use your camera, pick a photo, or scan an image shared from another app. See what a link really is before you open it, and clear tracking parameters with a tap. Scan several codes at once, then share any result. It reads QR, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, Wi-Fi, contact cards, boarding passes, and more. Everything stays on your device. No ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases.

About

QR CODE READER with History

Features
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Just hold it up and scan. It is a simple and fast QR code reader. # Simple operation The camera starts as soon as you open the app. It scans instantly just by holding it over a QR code. In dark places, you can turn on the flashlight with one tap. # Scan from photos too You can detect QR codes not only from the camera but also from saved photos and screenshots. # Scan QR codes from anywhere You can scan QR codes from images displayed in Safari, Photos, or other apps on the spot using "Scan QR" in the share menu. There is no need to switch between apps. # Use scan results immediately - Copy text with one tap - Open URLs immediately in Safari or your browser once detected - Send to other apps via the share sheet # Manage with history including notes Scanned QR codes are automatically saved to your history. You can add notes to each entry, allowing you to check later where you scanned it or what it was for. Keyword search is also supported. You can delete unnecessary history items individually or all at once. # One-tap launch from Control Center If you add the widget to your Control Center, you can launch the QR scanner with one tap from any screen. *QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc.

Screenshots

Barcode QR Reader3 screens
QR CODE READER with History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR CODE READER with History at Free against Barcode QR Reader's $0.99. QR CODE READER with History also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Barcode QR Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

QR CODE READER with History is free to download; Barcode QR Reader costs $0.99 up front. Barcode QR Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR CODE READER with History asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, QR CODE READER with History every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Barcode QR Reader versus QR CODE READER with History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode QR ReaderQR CODE READER with History
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIVANC YAZANASAYA, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode QR Reader

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

QR CODE READER with History

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode QR Reader free?
Barcode QR Reader costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QR CODE READER with History free?
QR CODE READER with History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode QR Reader or QR CODE READER with History have ads?
QR CODE READER with History shows ads; Barcode QR Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode QR Reader or QR CODE READER with History?
Barcode QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, and QR CODE READER with History every 9 days. Most recently, Barcode QR Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and QR CODE READER with History on September 20, 2026.

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