Comparison

QR & Barcode vs Clearly

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode

Quickly scan QR codes and various barcodes, recognizing URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for different content types and scan documents in high quality. All scans are saved for easy access and organization.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Document scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Scan history and library
  • Share generated QR codes
Features
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QR & Barcode: Scan and Create - fast, reliable, easy to use. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES Instantly scan QR codes, barcodes, EAN-13, UPC and more with your iPhone camera. URLs, WiFi passwords, contact info and product details are automatically recognized. CREATE QR CODES Generate colorful QR codes for URLs, text, phone, email, SMS, WiFi, WhatsApp, Instagram and more. Save and share with one tap. LIBRARY & HISTORY All scans are automatically saved to history. Keep your QR codes organized in your colorful library. DOCUMENT SCANNING Scan documents and receipts in high quality. Save as PDF and share. PRIVACY FIRST No account needed. Works completely offline.

About

Clearly

Features
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Small text, made easier to read. Clearly turns your rear camera into a simple, gesture-first magnifying glass for menus, labels, instructions, serial numbers, receipts, books, and everyday details. Open the app and start magnifying—no account or complicated setup. READ SMALL TEXT MORE COMFORTABLY Use Clearly as a live digital magnifier whenever fine print or a small detail is difficult to see. • Pinch or swipe vertically to zoom • Turn on the flashlight in dim places • Tap to capture a frame and inspect it without holding the same position • Magnify captured views up to 16× • Move around a captured view to check every detail • Save an image only when you choose CHOOSE THE VIEW THAT WORKS FOR YOU Swipe horizontally or use the viewing-style control to move between five modes: • Original • Balanced clarity • Document black and white • Color negative • Inverted document You can also fine-tune brightness and contrast for different text, surfaces, and lighting conditions. MADE FOR EVERYDAY DETAILS Clearly is useful for reading restaurant menus, product labels, medicine-bottle print, appliance serial numbers, receipts, manuals, maps, books, craft details, electronics, and more. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLE, ACCESSIBLE CONTROL Large controls, clear labels, VoiceOver support, reduced-motion behavior, and an interface that fades out of the way help keep the content front and center. PRIVATE IMAGE HANDLING Magnified images are processed on your device and are not uploaded by Clearly. Nothing is added to Photos unless you tap Save. Clearly requests add-only photo access when saving and does not attach location or EXIF metadata to saved images. Clearly may display ads. Available advertising privacy choices can be reviewed from the app settings. Live camera zoom and image quality vary by device. Clearly is a general-purpose visual assistance tool and does not diagnose or treat vision conditions. Open. Zoom. Read. Clearly — see the details that matter. Privacy Policy: https://clearly-privacy.cliearly.workers.dev/

Screenshots

QR & Barcode4 screens
Clearly3 screens

Verdict

The call

QR & Barcode and Clearly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, Clearly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QR & Barcode versus Clearly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & BarcodeClearly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmin Burak YILDIRIMKANGHYEON LEE

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

Clearly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clearly free?
Clearly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR & Barcode or Clearly have ads?
Both QR & Barcode and Clearly show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode or Clearly?
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clearly every 9 days. Most recently, QR & Barcode was updated on October 31, 2026 and Clearly on October 31, 2026.

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