Comparison

QR or Barcode vs QR Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR or Barcode

Features
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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/

About

QR Scanner

Features
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QR Scanner is the fastest way to read every QR code and barcode you'll meet โ€” and to make your own. Point the camera, and the right action pops up: open a link, save a Wi-Fi password, add a contact, dial a number, paste text. No taps. No noise. Every code you scan lands in a tidy, searchable history. Star the ones you keep coming back to. Share or copy anything in one tap. Generate fresh QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contact cards or anything else, then save the PNG. WHY QR SCANNER? โ€ข Instant โ€” codes are recognized the moment they're in frame. โ€ข Universal โ€” QR, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF-14. โ€ข Smart actions โ€” the app picks the right shortcut for each code (open, copy, save, dial). โ€ข Private โ€” scans stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads. โ€ข Polished โ€” fluid camera preview, haptic confirmation, clean history. QR SCANNER PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited monthly scans, QR code generation and export, full searchable history, and removes ads. Premium is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

QR or Barcode4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR or Barcode and QR Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. QR or Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QR or Barcode versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR or BarcodeQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsaias BatistaAlex Gameli Heyman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR or Barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$44.991 Year
2 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QR or Barcode free?
QR or Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR or Barcode or QR Scanner have ads?
Neither QR or Barcode nor QR Scanner shows ads.

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