Comparison

Barcode+QRcode Scanner vs ScanQR

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

Head to head
About

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

Features
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Barcode+QRcode Scanner is a fast, powerful, and secure QR Code and Barcode reader designed natively for iOS. Built using modern SwiftUI, it provides lightning-fast scanning using your device's camera or photos library, combined with robust, offline-first privacy. REDESIGNED WITH PREMIUM FEATURES: * Live Viewfinder Scanner: Point, scan, and execute actions instantly with subtle haptic feedback, audio confirmation, and a clean viewfinder animation. * Scan from Photos: Decode barcodes and QR codes from pre-existing images in your library using Apple's Vision framework. * Context-Aware Smart Actions: - Wi-Fi Networks: Scan and securely connect to networks directly inside the app (no password copying or typing required). - Contacts: Parse and add vCard details directly to your device's contacts list. - Website Links: Launch websites instantly in Safari. - Phone/SMS/Email: Dial phone numbers, send text messages, or compose emails instantly. * Custom Code Generator: Create custom QR codes and Barcodes. Choose templates (URL, Wi-Fi, Text, Email, SMS, Contacts) and customize details by picking custom foreground and background colors. * Image Export & Share: Save generated codes directly to your Photo Library or share them instantly with friends via standard share sheets. * Advanced History Manager: Easily search, filter (All, Scanned, Created, Favorites), and group your scan history by date. Save favorites for quick retrieval. * Offline Security: Barcode+QRcode Scanner runs fully locally. Your camera stream, gallery photos, and scan history are private and never uploaded to any remote server. Simplify your daily tasks with the ultimate native Barcode & QR Code Scanner.

About

ScanQR

Features
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Need a fast QR code reader, barcode scanner, and QR code generator in one convenient app? ScanQR provides the essential tools you need to scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes. ScanQR recognizes common QR code and barcode formats. You can scan codes using your camera or import an image directly from your photo library. KEY FEATURES • Fast QR Code Reader Quickly scan QR codes containing website links, Wi-Fi information, contacts, text, email addresses, phone numbers, locations, and more. • Barcode Scanner and Price Search Scan supported product barcodes, including UPC and EAN formats, and use the detected product information to search for available prices. • Custom QR Code Generator Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, SMS messages, email addresses, phone numbers, and more. Customize your QR codes with colors, patterns, and a logo. • Scan from Photos Import an image from your photo library and detect supported QR codes or barcodes without using the camera. • Scan and Creation History Automatically save your scanned and created codes in an organized, searchable history for easy access later. • Built-In Flashlight and Zoom Use the flashlight in low-light environments and pinch to zoom when scanning codes from a distance. • Link Safety Information Review detected link information before opening a scanned website. FAST AND RELIABLE SCANNING ScanQR quickly reads common QR codes and barcodes using your device’s camera. The built-in flashlight and zoom controls make scanning easier in different lighting conditions and from different distances. CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES Create QR codes for many types of information, including: • Website URLs • Plain text • Wi-Fi network details • Contacts and digital business cards • Email addresses • Phone numbers • SMS messages • Calendar events • Geographic locations Personalize generated QR codes using different colors and patterns, or add a logo to create a distinctive design. KEEP YOUR CODES ORGANIZED ScanQR automatically stores your scan and creation history. Search, review, reuse, share, or delete saved items whenever needed. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR Code Content: • URL • Text • Contact information • Wi-Fi • Calendar event • Geographic location • Phone number • Email • SMS Barcode and 2D Formats: • Data Matrix • Aztec • PDF417 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • UPC-A • ISBN • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • Codabar PRIVACY-FRIENDLY DESIGN ScanQR requests only the permissions needed to provide its scanning and image-import features. You remain in control of the content you scan, create, save, and share. Download ScanQR and start scanning and creating QR codes in seconds.

Screenshots

Barcode+QRcode Scanner3 screens
ScanQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode+QRcode Scanner at none against ScanQR's shown. Barcode+QRcode Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Barcode+QRcode Scanner versus ScanQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode+QRcode ScannerScanQR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD IKRAMUL HAQUETien Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

ScanQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode+QRcode Scanner free?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanQR free?
ScanQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode+QRcode Scanner or ScanQR have ads?
ScanQR shows ads; Barcode+QRcode Scanner does not.

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