Comparison

Barcode+QRcode Scanner vs Vault Pro

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

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. Connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, open links, and generate custom codes with advanced history management and offline privacy.

Highlights
  • Live viewfinder scanning
  • Scan from photos
  • Context-aware smart actions (Wi-Fi, Contacts, Links)
  • Custom code generator
  • Image export and share
  • Advanced history manager
  • Offline security
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

Vault Pro

Features
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Vault Pro is a password manager that keeps your vault on your iPhone. There is no account to create, no cloud to sync with and no server anywhere. Your logins, cards, notes and Wi-Fi passwords are encrypted on your device and stay there. HOW IT KEEPS YOUR DATA PRIVATE • Every item is encrypted with AES-256 before it is saved • The encryption key is kept in the iOS Keychain • Your PIN and reset answer are stored only as salted hashes, never as plain text • Vault contents are hidden in the app switcher • The app only goes online to buy or restore Vault Pro through the App Store UNLOCK YOUR WAY • 6-digit master PIN • Face ID unlock • Auto-lock immediately, after 1 minute or after 5 minutes • Repeated wrong attempts are slowed down with a lockout EVERYTHING YOU NEED, NOTHING MORE • Logins, cards, secure notes and Wi-Fi networks • Password generator with adjustable length, numbers and symbols • Strength meter and a "Weak" label on passwords worth replacing • Search and filter by type • Copy to clipboard, with optional clearing after 30 seconds ENCRYPTED BACKUPS • Export your whole vault to a single encrypted file, protected by a backup PIN you choose • Save it wherever you like, then import it after reinstalling or on a new iPhone • A reminder appears when your vault has changes that aren't backed up yet FREE, WITH A ONE-TIME UPGRADE • Free for up to 25 items • Vault Pro unlocks unlimited items with a single purchase • No subscription, no account • Backup export and import are always free FORGOT YOUR PIN? During setup you choose a reset question. If you forget your PIN, answer it on the lock screen to pick a new one. Your items are kept. PLEASE NOTE Vault does not sync or back up automatically. Your vault exists only on your iPhone unless you export a backup. If you delete the app or lose your phone without a backup, your vault cannot be recovered. If you forget your backup PIN, that backup cannot be opened. Privacy policy: https://www.erwinagpasa.com/vault/privacy Support: https://www.erwinagpasa.com/vault/support

Screenshots

Barcode+QRcode Scanner3 screens
Vault Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode+QRcode Scanner at none against Vault Pro's 1. Barcode+QRcode Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Vault Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. Vault Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode+QRcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Vault Pro every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Barcode+QRcode Scanner versus Vault Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode+QRcode ScannerVault Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMD IKRAMUL HAQUEErwin Agpasa

In-app purchases

None

Barcode+QRcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Vault Pro

One-time1
  • Vault Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode+QRcode Scanner free?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vault Pro free?
Vault Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode+QRcode Scanner or Vault Pro have ads?
Neither Barcode+QRcode Scanner nor Vault Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode+QRcode Scanner or Vault Pro?
Barcode+QRcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Vault Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Barcode+QRcode Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vault Pro on October 31, 2026.

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