Comparison

QR & Barcode Scan vs Fold

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Scan

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with advanced technology. This app automatically detects and decodes information, supports various formats, and allows you to create custom codes for sharing. It also offers features like scanning from your photo library and an organized history log.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast automatic scanning
  • Universal barcode format support
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Scan from photo library
  • Flashlight and auto-zoom
  • Comprehensive scan history
  • Action-oriented scan results
Features
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QR & Barcode Scan is the ultimate scanning tool designed for speed, accuracy, and simplicity. Whether you need to scan a product barcode in a store, read a restaurant menu, or generate your own custom codes to share with friends, this app provides everything you need in one clean, intuitive interface. Built with advanced scanning technology, the app instantly recognizes and decodes information the moment your camera points at it. There is no need to press any buttons, take photos, or adjust the zoom manually—the app does all the work for you. Lightning-Fast Scanning: Automatically detects and scans codes in milliseconds with high precision. Universal Compatibility: Supports all standard 1D and 2D barcode formats including QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, and many more. Create and Share: Easily generate your own custom QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, plain text, emails, SMS, and locations. Scan from Gallery: Quickly decode QR codes or barcodes directly from images saved in your iPhone or iPad photo library. Flashlight & Auto-Zoom: Use the built-in flashlight support for scanning in dark environments and let the app automatically zoom to read codes from a distance. Comprehensive History: Automatically save all your scanned and created codes in an organized, easy-to-access history log so you never lose important information. Action-Oriented Results: Take immediate action after scanning. Instantly open web links, connect to Wi-Fi networks without typing passwords, add contacts to your phonebook, or search for product prices online. Privacy Focused: Requires only camera permissions for scanning. Your personal data and privacy are always protected. Transform your device into a powerful, pocket-sized scanner. Download QR & Barcode Scan today and simplify the way you interact with the digital and physical world around you! Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the period expires. Manage your subscription or disable auto-renewal through your Apple ID Account Settings. Please note that any remaining free trial days will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription, where applicable. https://majinapps.com/privacy https://majinapps.com/tos

About

Fold

This app offers a private PDF toolkit for managing documents on your device. It allows you to scan, merge, split, organize, and extract text from PDFs, with advanced features available through a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and create PDFs
  • Merge, split, and organize pages
  • Extract text and inspect details
  • Compress large PDFs
  • Add watermarks and page numbers
  • Redact sensitive content
  • Summarize documents
Features
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Every PDF you need, on your phone — and nowhere else. Fold is a private PDF toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Open a document, do the job, and share the result. No account. No upload step. The work stays on your device. THE EVERYDAY TOOLS, FREE - View, merge, split, organize, and rotate pages - Scan documents and turn images into PDFs - Extract text and inspect document details - Check for cover-ups that still leave selectable text behind POWER TOOLS WITH FOLD PRO One lifetime purchase unlocks the heavy lifting: - Compress large PDFs down to a shareable size - Add watermarks, page numbers, headers, and footers - Edit document details and fill PDF forms - Export to images, Word documents, and spreadsheets - Create PDFs from HTML - Redact sensitive content with flattened, automatically verified output - Make archival-style copies for long-term storage - Summarize documents and ask questions on supported devices BUILT AROUND YOUR FILES Outputs land in Recents, so you can reopen, preview, and share without digging through temporary folders. Everything stays close to the file it came from. HONEST BY DESIGN School forms, contracts, receipts, client packets, scans, board documents — Fold is built for that reality. It is quiet, local, and honest about exactly what each tool does. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No uploads. Your documents never leave your device unless you choose to share them. Do the job, keep it private. Download Fold.

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Scan4 screens
Fold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fold at none against QR & Barcode Scan's shown. Fold also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). QR & Barcode Scan's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. QR & Barcode Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Fold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fold holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR & Barcode Scan has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode Scan versus Fold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode ScanFold
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMajin FXRene DeAnda

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR & Barcode Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month pro3 Days trial$19.991 Month
1 purchases

Fold

One-time1
  • Fold Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Scan free?
QR & Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fold free?
Fold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode Scan or Fold?
Fold is rated higher. QR & Barcode Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Fold averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR & Barcode Scan or Fold have ads?
QR & Barcode Scan shows ads; Fold does not.

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