QR Code Barcode Scanner vs MetalScope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
MetalScope
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MetalScope turns your iPhone into a professional GPU benchmarking lab. Run real Metal shader workloads and see exactly how your device stacks up against the entire Apple silicon lineup. COMPREHENSIVE BENCHMARKS Three precision tests built on Apple Metal API β compute throughput, render pipeline performance, and memory bandwidth. Each test runs multiple iterations to deliver stable, repeatable scores. INSTANT DEVICE SCORING Get a unified performance score the moment a benchmark completes. Sub-scores break down compute, rendering, and bandwidth so you understand exactly where your GPU excels. DEVICE RANKING Compare your iPhone against a built-in database of every Apple chip β from A11 to A18 Pro. See percentile placement and discover how your device compares across all dimensions. BENCHMARK HISTORY Track performance over time. Every run is saved locally with full details β scores, date, iOS version, thermal state. Spot trends and detect degradation. GPU INFORMATION Explore your Metal GPU capabilities: family, feature sets, core count, supported texture formats, and more. Know your hardware inside out. DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY - Low-battery warning prevents throttled results - Background app guidance for clean measurements - Multiple iterations reduce variance - Dark interface minimizes thermal impact during tests All data stored locally with SwiftData. No account required. No data leaves your device.
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QR Code Barcode Scanner and MetalScope are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | QR Code Barcode Scanner | MetalScope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Lee Ventures LLC | ζ ι |
In-app purchases
QR Code Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
MetalScope
No in-app purchases





