Quick Barcode vs PrismQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick Barcode
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.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Supports multiple barcode formats
- Directly open websites
- Import contacts
- Dial phone numbers
- Send emails
- View scan history
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With Quick Barcode, scanning barcodes has never been easier. Whether you're scanning products in a store or decoding QR codes for online content, Quick Barcode has you covered. The app supports a wide range of barcode formats, including UPC, Code39, EAN13, EAN8, Code93, Code128, PDF417, QR, Aztec, Interleaved2of5, ITF14, and DataMatrix. Quick Barcode instantly decrypts a barcode and provides access to its hidden content. Websites can be directly opened, contacts imported, phone numbers dialed, or emails sent. With Quick Barcode, you stay organized effortlessly. Easily revisit previously scanned barcodes, view their scan locations, and interact with or export their contents.
PrismQR
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PrismQR is an all-in-one app for reading and creating QR codes — quickly and safely. -- Great for -- - Anyone who wants to scan QR codes in an instant - Checking QR codes sent by friends as photos or screenshots - Creating original QR codes for menus, business cards, and more - Verifying a link is safe before opening an unfamiliar QR code -- Key Features -- [Fast QR Scanning] Instantly read QR codes by simply pointing your camera. Supports all types of QR codes including URLs, text, and WiFi information. Zoom and flashlight features enable comfortable scanning even in low light. [Scan from Images] Read QR codes from screenshots and images saved in your camera roll. Quickly access QR codes sent by friends. [Safety Check] Every scanned link is automatically checked for HTTPS encryption and deceptive lookalike domains (punycode tricks). Suspicious links are flagged with a warning before you open them, helping protect you from phishing and "quishing" (QR code phishing) scams. [Stylish QR Code Creation] Create original QR codes by simply entering text or URLs. - Color Customization: Design QR codes in your favorite colors - Gradients: Create unique QR codes with beautiful gradients - Logo Addition: Place a logo or image in the center for brand appeal [History Management] Both scanned and created QR codes are automatically saved to history. Access and reuse them anytime. [Appearance] Choose Light, Dark, or match your device's system setting. [Multi-Language Support] Supports English and Japanese, matching your device language automatically (changeable anytime in Settings). -- Highlights -- - No account or sign-up required - Scan history stays on your device only — nothing is sent to external servers - Free to download and use (includes ads; a one-time in-app purchase removes them) Make QR codes more convenient and more secure. Try PrismQR today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrismQR at none against Quick Barcode's 4. Quick Barcode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). 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
Both are free to download. Quick Barcode sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PrismQR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quick Barcode ships an update every 2 weeks, PrismQR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quick Barcode | PrismQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Totzek | BYNET |
In-app purchases
Quick Barcode
- Gummy bears$0.99
- Cup of Coffee$1.99
- Piece of Cake$3.49
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- Pizza$7.99
PrismQR
No in-app purchases









