Scanely vs QR or Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanely
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Scanely is a QR code generator for people who put codes in front of customers: restaurants, cafés, shops, freelancers, creators and event organizers. Make a code in your brand colors with your logo, add a SCAN FOR MENU or JOIN WI-FI frame, and share your links, business card or payment details in one scan. Scanning stays free, unlimited and private. CODES THAT MATCH YOUR BRAND • Any colors, or a gradient at the angle you choose • Your logo in the center, in the size and backing shape you like • Dot and corner-eye shapes, each in its own color • Frames that tell people what to do: SCAN ME, SCAN FOR MENU, JOIN WI-FI, PAY HERE or your own words • A readability check before you print ONE SCAN, ONE PAGE, NO ACCOUNT • Social Hub: a link-in-bio page with your profiles on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp and 20+ other platforms • Business Card: name, job title, company, phone, email and links. People scan and tap Save Contact • Payment Hub: bank accounts (IBAN), PayPal and payment links and crypto wallets on one page, ready to copy. Scanely shows the details and doesn't process payments EVERY CODE YOU NEED • QR codes for websites, menus, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone, email, SMS, locations, events, check-in, App Store links, bank transfers and crypto • Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 • Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 and more, with check-digit validation • PNG and PDF export, ready to print SCANNING STAYS FREE AND PRIVATE • Unlimited scans from the camera or a photo, read on your device • No account, no ads, no tracking • A plain-language summary of every code, with warnings for risky links • One-tap actions: open a link, join Wi-Fi, add a contact or event, call or email • Private Scan keeps a scan out of your history • Siri, Shortcuts, widgets and Control Center SCANELY PRO • Save, share and export styled codes without a watermark • Unlimited saved codes, full history, and unlimited Social Hub links and Payment Hub methods • Folders, favorites, Face ID lock and iCloud sync • Pro widgets, themes and fonts The free plan includes unlimited scanning and plain codes, 3 saved codes and your latest 3 history items. Try every Pro style in the preview first. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Scanely Pro is a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers, and Scanely can remind you the day before it ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. A subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://apps.husofttech.com/scanely/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://apps.husofttech.com/support Download Scanely and make codes that look like your brand.
QR or Barcode
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QR Code or Barcode is the everyday companion for reading codes in the real world, and turning your own content into crisp, shareable QR codes and barcodes. Built around three simple tabs, Scan, Studio, and Timeline. It keeps capture, creation, and recall in one calm, focused flow. SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE Use your camera to decode QR codes and common linear barcodes in everyday lighting. Choose Single when you want one careful read with an inspection sheet you can act on before scanning again. Or switch to Batch when you need to power through a list, a shelf, or an event line without stopping for every tap. A built-in torch helps in dim venues, and thoughtful feedback makes successful reads feel immediate. STUDIO: CREATE, DON'T JUST COPY Jump to Studio when you need a code of your own. Start from practical QR presets - think links, Wi-Fi join codes, messaging-friendly payloads, calendar-style entries, location pins, and social-style shortcuts. Then tune the look so it matches your brand or mood. For retail and logistics style needs, switch to barcode creation with guardrails for common formats like EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, and Code 128, so you can validate before you style. When you are ready, export polished raster assets for slides, packaging mockups, or print tests (export capabilities may require an active subscription). TIMELINE: YOUR MEMORY, ORGANIZED Every scan can land in a chronological timeline with clear type cues, so URLs do not look like plain blobs and Wi-Fi networks are easy to spot at a glance. Open a row to copy, share, or revisit the payload later. Ideal when you are offline later or comparing two similar reads. Batch sessions can be reviewed and, where available with your plan, exported for spreadsheets or archival (CSV, PDF, and plain text options). MAKE IT YOURS Pick an accent that fits your taste, adjust batch timing to match how fast you move, and keep the interface out of the way so the camera and your content stay center stage. SUBSCRIPTION & RESTORE Some advanced exports, batch tooling, and deeper Studio options are offered through an optional in-app subscription. You can restore previous purchases anytime from Settings. Whether you are joining a guest Wi-Fi, checking a product barcode, generating a QR for a flyer, or logging dozens of codes in one pass, QR Code or Barcode is built to stay fast, legible, and respectful of your attention. Privacy Policy: https://polarisview.com/apps/qr-code-or-barcode/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanely at monthly against QR or Barcode's every 4 months. QR or Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Scanely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR or Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanely ships an update monthly, QR or Barcode every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanely | QR or Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Huseyin Bicen | Isaias Batista |
In-app purchases
Scanely
- Scanely Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Scanely Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Scanely Pro Lifetime$39.90
QR or Barcode
- Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$44.991 Year









