# Quick Barcode vs Scan Codes

The clearest difference is rating: Scan Codes at 4.8 against Quick Barcode's 2.0. Scan Codes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (91 vs 1). Quick Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Barcode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Scan Codes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan Codes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Codes has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Quick Barcode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan Codes's.

Quick Barcode ships an update every 2 weeks, Scan Codes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Barcode | Scan Codes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-barcode/id725208885/reviews) | **[4.8 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-codes/id1438983718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Totzek](https://appshunter.io/developer/486713716) | [Moveit D.O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586590499) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-barcode/id725208885)

Instantly scan various barcode and QR code formats to reveal hidden content. Easily access websites, contacts, phone numbers, or emails directly from scans. Stay organized by revisiting past scans, viewing locations, and exporting content.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Supports multiple barcode formats, Directly open websites, Import contacts, Dial phone numbers, Send emails, View scan history

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gummy bears | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cup of Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piece of Cake | $3.49 | one-time |
| Pizza | $7.99 | one-time |


### Scan Codes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-codes/id1438983718)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to extract information. Convert scanned content into image or PDF files, and share them via email or other extensions. Save images directly to your device's gallery.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes, Scan barcodes, Convert to image, Convert to PDF, Share via email, Save to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Barcode free?

Quick Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan Codes free?

Scan Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quick Barcode or Scan Codes?

Scan Codes is rated higher. Quick Barcode averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scan Codes averages 4.8 from 91 ratings.

### Do Quick Barcode or Scan Codes have ads?

Neither Quick Barcode nor Scan Codes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Barcode or Scan Codes?

Quick Barcode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scan Codes monthly. Most recently, Quick Barcode was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scan Codes on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*