Comparison

QR Code Reader + Scanner App vs BarcodeVault

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader + Scanner App

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to get product details, prices, and find items on other marketplaces. Automatically perform actions like opening websites or adding contacts. Create your own codes for links, Wi-Fi, and more, all saved in your history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly
  • View product details and prices
  • Find products on other marketplaces
  • Perform smart actions automatically
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share created codes
Features
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QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner for iPhone: scan any QR code or barcode in a second, check product prices, and create your own QR codes. Scanner app for everything you scan. Point your camera and get results instantly. QR codes, barcodes, UPC and EAN product codes - if it's a code, this QR scanner reads it. SCAN & UNDERSTAND - Scan QR codes, barcodes and more in a fraction of a second - Scan a product to see its details and price - Find the same product on other shops and marketplaces - View ingredients and extra product info whenever it's available SMART ACTIONS, AUTOMATICALLY Every scan knows what to do next: - Open websites and connect to Wi-Fi - Add contacts, call or send a text - Send emails and open locations in Maps - Add calendar events and jump to social media CREATE YOUR OWN CODES - Generate QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone, email, location and text - Save your codes to Photos and share them anywhere in one tap STAY ORGANIZED - Every scan and creation is saved to your history - Select, share or delete multiple items at once - Find any code you've scanned, whenever you need it MEMBERSHIP Start with a free trial and unlock everything from day one: - Unlimited scanning - Full access to reading, actions and code creation - No ads, ever Cancel anytime during your trial. After the trial ends, your subscription continues so you keep full access. Scan, read, act, and create every code you need, all in one place. Download now and turn your phone into the smartest QR code and barcode scanner you own. Privacy Policy: https://qr-coder.online/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://qr-coder.online/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BarcodeVault

Instantly scan and identify various QR codes and barcodes to access useful information, from product details to book summaries. Design custom codes with logos and export them in multiple formats. Organize your scans into collections and sync them via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ barcode formats in real-time
  • Get product nutrition facts and book details
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Offline scanning and code generation
  • Organize scans into collections
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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BarcodeVault is the all-in-one scanner and code studio for iPhone and iPad. Point your camera and instantly recognize any QR code or barcode, then get real, useful information back, not just raw numbers. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Recognize 20+ formats in real time, including QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix. Scanning runs entirely on your device, so it is fast and works offline. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING Scan a grocery product to reveal its brand, Nutri-Score, full nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens, for smarter shopping in seconds. LOOK UP BOOKS Scan an ISBN and BarcodeVault fetches the title, author, cover and description automatically, perfect for cataloguing your shelf. SMART ACTIONS Codes turn into something you can use: join a Wi-Fi network, save a contact, open a link, read a boarding pass or view payment details, all detected automatically. DESIGN YOUR OWN CODES Create QR codes and barcodes in Code Studio with custom colors, gradients, pixel shapes and your own logo. Preview live, then export crisp PNG, SVG or PDF files ready to print or share. STAY ORGANIZED Every scan is saved to your history and can be sorted into collections such as pantry, wishlist, books and work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Scanning and code generation happen on-device, and your data stays with you, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Free to scan and create. Upgrade to Pro for every barcode format, advanced styling and unlimited code generation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Reader + Scanner App4 screens
BarcodeVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BarcodeVault at 5.0 against QR Code Reader + Scanner App's 4.4. BarcodeVault also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). QR Code Reader + Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QR Code Reader + Scanner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and BarcodeVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BarcodeVault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader + Scanner App has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader + Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, BarcodeVault every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader + Scanner App versus BarcodeVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader + Scanner AppBarcodeVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.5 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrime Utility StudioLife Utility Apps, LLC

Customer experience

QR Code Reader + Scanner App

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

BarcodeVault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Reader + Scanner App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
2 purchases

BarcodeVault

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader + Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader + Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarcodeVault free?
BarcodeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader + Scanner App or BarcodeVault?
BarcodeVault is rated higher. QR Code Reader + Scanner App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while BarcodeVault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader + Scanner App or BarcodeVault have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader + Scanner App nor BarcodeVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader + Scanner App or BarcodeVault?
QR Code Reader + Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarcodeVault every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader + Scanner App was updated on November 10, 2026 and BarcodeVault on November 10, 2026.

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