Comparison

Barcode QR Reader vs 速扫

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

速扫

Features
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速扫,是一款专注做好"扫一扫"这件事的二维码工具。无广告、无弹窗、无多余功能,打 开即扫。 【核心功能】 · 极速识别:相机一开即识,支持二维码、条形码等常见格式 · 历史记录:每一次扫描都自动保存在本地,可搜索、可复制、可再次打开 · 结果页直达:网址一键跳转浏览器,文本一键复制,Wi-Fi 一键连接 · 中英双语:跟随系统语言自动切换 · 深色模式:跟随系统外观,夜间使用更护眼 【iOS 快捷指令与轻点背面】 · 在"快捷指令"中调用"扫码"动作,结果会直接回到 App 内的扫码流程 · 配合"设置 - 辅助功能 - 触控 - 轻点背面",双击或三击手机背面即可一键唤起扫码,无需打开 App、无需解锁手势 · 适合日常付款、入场、加 Wi-Fi 等高频场景 【隐私优先】 · 所有扫码记录仅保存在你的设备本地 · 不上传、不联网、不收集任何个人信息 · 没有账号系统,打开就用 简单、好用、尊重隐私。这就是扫码 App 想做到的事。

Screenshots

Barcode QR Reader3 screens
速扫3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 速扫 at Free against Barcode QR Reader's $0.99. 速扫 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Barcode QR Reader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, 速扫 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Barcode QR Reader versus 速扫: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode QR Reader速扫
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKIVANC YAZAN改 喻

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode QR Reader

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

速扫

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode QR Reader free?
Barcode QR Reader costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 速扫 free?
速扫 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode QR Reader or 速扫 have ads?
Neither Barcode QR Reader nor 速扫 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode QR Reader or 速扫?
Barcode QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, and 速扫 every 3 months. Most recently, Barcode QR Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and 速扫 on September 10, 2026.

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