Comparison

Barcode+QRcode Scanner vs Unspied

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

Unspied

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Unspied is an on-device wireless privacy scanner for iPhone. Scan shows nearby Bluetooth activity and devices your iPhone can currently observe. Privacy Mode watches for selected supported wireless patterns. Finder compares the strength of one selected signal over time. Deep Check can inspect BLE/GATT identity clues and discover advertised local-network services when you choose to run it. BASIC • 3 starter scans, then 1 scan per rolling 24 hours • Scan sessions up to 60 seconds • Privacy Mode: 1 session per 24 hours, up to 10 minutes • Finder: 1 session per 24 hours, up to 2 minutes • Deep Check: 1 per 48 hours • Up to 2 Known Devices UNSPIED PRO Pro removes Unspied's app usage limits and unlocks advanced details, evidence and diagnostics. Monthly and Yearly plans are processed by Apple; prices shown in the app come from StoreKit. PRIVACY & LIMITATIONS Current scan interpretation stays on your device and no Unspied account is required. Results can be incomplete or wrong. Wireless signals do not prove that a camera or microphone exists or is recording. Signal strength is approximate and does not provide direction or exact distance. Unspied does not guarantee detection of hidden cameras, microphones, recorders or smart glasses. No ads. No third-party billing SDK. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode+QRcode Scanner3 screens
Unspied4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode+QRcode Scanner at none against Unspied's 2. Barcode+QRcode Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Unspied sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Barcode+QRcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Unspied every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Barcode+QRcode Scanner versus Unspied: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode+QRcode ScannerUnspied
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD IKRAMUL HAQUEMaksym Koval

In-app purchases

None

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Unspied

Subscriptions2
  • Unspied Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unspied Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode+QRcode Scanner free?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unspied free?
Unspied is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode+QRcode Scanner or Unspied have ads?
Neither Barcode+QRcode Scanner nor Unspied shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode+QRcode Scanner or Unspied?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Unspied every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode+QRcode Scanner was updated on October 7, 2026 and Unspied on October 16, 2026.

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