QR Scanner vs QR Code Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR Scanner
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QrScanner is the fastest way to scan and create QR codes on your phone. β’ Live scanner with auto-detect: URL, PIX BR Code, Wi-Fi, vCard, WhatsApp, plain text. β’ Visual history: every scan keeps a photo of the QR plus the parsed payload. β’ Generator with preview: build URLs, PIX QRs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, WhatsApp messages, or any text β copy or share instantly. β’ Notes and tags: organise your history the way you think. β’ URL safety hints: warns on homograph attacks, shorteners, raw IPs, non-HTTPS. β’ Backups: iCloud, opt-in, app-private folder. β’ Privacy first: scans never leave your device unless you tap Share. No account, no tracking. Sentry only sees scrubbed crash data. β’ Remove ads with a single in-app purchase β no subscription. β’ 12 languages including Arabic (RTL).
QR Code Barcode Scanner
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Everything you need to scan and create QR codes and barcodes, all in one app. Fast scanning, custom code creation, full history, and zero ads. QRCat has everything you need to scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes all in one place. Here's what you can do with QRCat: β Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your camera β Create custom QR codes for links, text, contacts, email, SMS, and more β Scan QR codes and barcodes from photos in your camera roll β View your full scan history with search and folders β Share, copy, or save any scan result with one tap β Use the built-in flashlight for scanning in the dark β Auto-detect URLs, contacts, calendar events, and more β Generate QR codes for business cards, social profiles, and locations β Export and share your created QR codes anywhere ββββββββββββββββββββ β How to scan a QR code with QRCat β 1. Open QRCat and point your camera at any QR code or barcode 2. QRCat instantly reads the code and shows you the result 3. Tap to open the link, save the contact, copy the text, or share it That's it. No buttons to press, no waiting. ββββββββββββββββββββ β How to create a QR code with QRCat β 1. Tap the Create tab and choose your code type (URL, text, contact, email, SMS, calendar, location) 2. Enter your information 3. Your custom QR code is generated instantly 4. Save it to your camera roll or share it directly ββββββββββββββββββββ β Supported formats β QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF, and more. ββββββββββββββββββββ With QRCat Premium, you get access to the full app: β NO LIMITS β NO ADS ββββββββββββββββββββ Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter: @AndrewLeeReal Have any questions or recommendations? Feel free to reach out to me at: Andrew@AndrewLee.Ventures Contact: https://andrewlee.ventures/contact Privacy Policy: https://andrewlee.ventures/privacy Terms Of Use: https://andrewlee.ventures/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Barcode Scanner at none against QR Scanner's 1. QR Code Barcode Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QR Scanner | QR Code Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APLICATIVE.ME SISTEMAS LTDA | Andrew Lee Ventures LLC |
In-app purchases
QR Scanner
- Remove Ads Forever$0.99
QR Code Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases





