Comparison

ScanCode vs QRweb

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

Head to head
About

ScanCode

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Track deliveries, manage scanned content, and create custom codes. Supports multiple devices and includes a built-in browser for favorite websites.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Detect multiple codes simultaneously
  • Track express delivery status
  • Manage scan history and records
  • Built-in browser for favorite websites
Features
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QR Code & Barcode Scanner/Generator App, Intel Mac Supported. Download for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro: ● Scan QR codes / Barcodes, support recognition from local photo library ● Detect multiple codes at once ● Easily create custom QR codes / Barcodes ● Open / Search / Share scanned content ● Manage scan / recognition / sharing records ● Free scan of express waybills to track delivery status ● Access built-in courier information for easy phone / official website inquiry ● Use the built-in browser to manage favorite websites

About

QRweb

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QRweb is a simple, focused QR code scanner built to get you from code to web page fast. Point your camera at a QR code to read its URL, check it on a confirmation screen, then open it right in the built-in web view — no need to switch to another browser. You can even scan QR codes saved in your Photos library, so screenshotted tickets and coupons are never out of reach. Found a page you like? Save it to history or bookmarks with one tap, and find it again later with search. Handy for: - Scanning posters and flyers on the spot - Checking tickets, coupons, or product labels in seconds - Opening menus and promo pages without typing a thing Key features: - QR code scanning (high-accuracy, works up close, far away, and in low light) - Scan QR codes from images saved in your Photos library - Automatic detection of http/https URLs - Confirmation screen shows the URL before you open it - View pages in the built-in web view - Scan history with search - Bookmarks with search - Adjustable limits for history and bookmarks - Backup export for history and bookmarks - Flashlight control for dark places - A quick guide on where to find and how to use QR codes The interface stays out of your way, so the features you need are always within reach. Next time you spot a QR code, open QRweb. Supported languages: English, Japanese, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), French, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Turkish, German, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Vietnamese, Portuguese (Brazil), Thai, Uzbek, and Icelandic.

Screenshots

ScanCode4 screens
QRweb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRweb at none against ScanCode's 1. QRweb also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ScanCode's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. ScanCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRweb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCode ships an update every 5 weeks, QRweb fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScanCode versus QRweb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanCodeQRweb
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer杨军 朱KAZUYUKI TAJIMA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanCode

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99
None

QRweb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanCode free?
ScanCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRweb free?
QRweb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanCode or QRweb have ads?
QRweb shows ads; ScanCode does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanCode or QRweb?
ScanCode ships an update every 5 weeks, and QRweb fortnightly. Most recently, ScanCode was updated on October 3, 2026 and QRweb on October 10, 2026.

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