Comparison

QR Code Reader & Scan History vs QR Scanner · Baro

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader & Scan History

Features
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The fastest way to scan a QR code — and find it again later. Open the app and the camera is already scanning. No buttons, no menus, no waiting. Point it at a QR code and the link or text appears instantly. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THIS SCANNER • Instant scanning — the camera starts the moment you open the app • Scan from photos & screenshots — read QR codes saved in your Photos • Scan QR codes on your screen — use "Read QR" from the share menu in Safari, Photos or any app, without switching apps • History with notes — every scan is saved automatically, so you never lose a link • One tap from Control Center — launch the scanner from anywhere SCAN ANYTHING Restaurant menus, event tickets, coupons, Wi-Fi cards, flyers, business cards, product labels, payment links and more. Works in the dark with the built-in flashlight. USE RESULTS RIGHT AWAY • Open links in Safari or your browser • Copy text with one tap • Share to any app via the share sheet NEVER LOSE A QR CODE AGAIN Scanned codes are saved to your history. Add a note like "conference Wi-Fi" or "coupon from the café", then find it later with keyword search. Delete items one by one or clear everything at once. SIMPLE & LIGHTWEIGHT One job, done well. No sign-up, no account — just open and scan. *QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

About

QR Scanner · Baro

This app scans QR codes and provides a detailed destination preview with an on-device phishing check before opening any links. It also allows for offline QR code generation and keeps your scan history private on your device.

Highlights
  • On-device phishing check
  • See link destination before opening
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Offline QR code maker
  • Private scan history
  • No internet required for core functions
Features
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■ The tools you reach for first. Apple's Camera opens a scanned QR link the instant you tap it — you never see where it really goes. QR Scanner shows you the FULL destination and runs an on-device phishing check BEFORE anything opens. See exactly where a code leads, decide for yourself, then open. No internet, no account, no ads, no tracking. Turn on airplane mode and it still works. That's the whole point. Scan, the safety check, and your history all happen on your device. No subscription, no ads. ------------------------------- ● See the link before you open it ------------------------------- • The result sheet shows the decoded destination in full — no instant redirect, no surprise. • Got a code in a screenshot or a saved picture? Scan it straight from your photos. The decoding runs on your device, and it works even when the camera isn't available. • An on-device phishing check flags the usual traps: not-https, a raw IP-address host, punycode and look-alike characters, the "real-looking name hides the true destination" trick, overly deep subdomains, link shorteners, and abused domain endings. • A clear verdict — green safe, amber caution, red danger — always with an icon and a label, never colour alone. • A dangerous link needs an explicit second confirmation before it can open. No accidental taps. ------------------------------- ● Make codes, keep your own history ------------------------------- • Offline QR code maker — turn typed text into a code, no connection needed. • Ready-made templates: Wi-Fi, a contact, an email or a phone number. Fill in the fields and the code is built on your phone. • A scan history that lives only on your phone and is never uploaded. ------------------------------- ● Private and offline by design ------------------------------- • The camera is used ONLY to read codes on-device — no frame is recorded or uploaded. Scanning runs on ZXing, on your device, not in any cloud. • Zero network calls after install — provable in airplane mode. Privacy label: Data Not Collected. • You can see it, not just read it: an OFFLINE badge sits on the viewfinder while the camera runs, and your history states plainly that it stays on this phone. • No analytics, no ads, no account. ------------------------------- ● Built to be used by anyone ------------------------------- • 64 × 64 pt touch targets · AMOLED black · Electric Indigo accent · WCAG-AAA contrast • English · Korean · Japanese · German · French · Arabic · Simplified Chinese ------------------------------- ● No subscriptions, no ads ------------------------------- No subscription. No ads. No account. QR Scanner joins Scanner and the rest of Baro — lightweight tools that respect your data. "The tools you reach for first."

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Scan History4 screens
QR Scanner · Baro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Scanner · Baro at none against QR Code Reader & Scan History's shown. QR Scanner · Baro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader & Scan History ships an update fortnightly, QR Scanner · Baro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader & Scan History versus QR Scanner · Baro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Scan HistoryQR Scanner · Baro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAYA, LLCEuiseok Kim

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader & Scan History

No in-app purchases

None

QR Scanner · Baro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Scan History free?
QR Code Reader & Scan History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner · Baro free?
QR Scanner · Baro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader & Scan History or QR Scanner · Baro have ads?
QR Code Reader & Scan History shows ads; QR Scanner · Baro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Scan History or QR Scanner · Baro?
QR Code Reader & Scan History ships an update fortnightly, and QR Scanner · Baro every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Scan History was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR Scanner · Baro on October 8, 2026.

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