Comparison

BarcodeHelper vs QR Code

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

Head to head
About

BarcodeHelper

Easily scan, create, and manage barcodes using your device's camera or photo album. This tool supports numerous barcode formats and offers history management, iCloud sync, and data export options for personal and business use.

Highlights
  • Camera scanning
  • Photo album recognition
  • 1D and 2D barcode creation
  • History record management
  • iCloud sync
  • Data export to Excel/text
Features
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BarcodeHelper is a user-friendly barcode management tool that supports camera scanning and photo album image recognition. With this app, you can easily create various formats of 1D and 2D barcodes, and benefit from powerful history management and export features that cater to both personal and business barcode processing needs. 【Features】 - Camera Scan Recognition Simply tap "Scan from camera" on the home screen to start scanning instantly. The app automatically recognizes barcode information when the scanning area is aligned with the barcode. Use two fingers to zoom and adjust focus for clear recognition in any environment. Supports QR codes, Code39, Code128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar and many other formats. Also features continuous scanning, scan counting, and barcode image saving. - Album Photo Recognition Select "Scan from photo" on the home screen, navigate to your photo album, choose a barcode image, and the information will be instantly and accurately recognized. - Create 2D and 1D Barcode Images Easily generate various types of barcode images. The created barcodes are clear and accurate, with customizable text display positions and the ability to add personal notes. - History Record Management All scan results are automatically saved. On the record details page, you can instantly view all notes and related information. History can be easily filtered by time and source. You can also customize actions when duplicate barcodes are detected. - iCloud Sync and Data Export With iCloud sync enabled, your barcode records are automatically synchronized across all your iOS devices. You can also export history to Excel files (with images), text files, and other formats. 【Premium Subscription】 Benefits: Unlock all premium features. Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your iPhone's Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. 【Terms of Service and Privacy Policy】 Apple Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App Privacy Policy: https://app.kanchuan.com/en/barcodehelper/policy 【Contact and Feedback】 Email: ch@kanchuan.com Website: https://app.kanchuan.com/en/barcodehelper

About

QR Code

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your device or photo albums. Generate custom QR codes for various information types, with quick access via widgets. Keep track of your scan history.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Lock screen and desktop widgets
  • Scan from photo album
  • Scan history
  • Multiple QR code types
Features
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Fast and versatile QR code scanner ◆ Lock Screen Widget + Desktop Widget One click quick start scanner, ultimate efficiency tool. ◆ QR Code Generator Support one click generation of various styles of QR codes for text, website, phone number, information, and email. ◆ Universal Scanning Take care of the QR code and barcode. ◆ Scan the QR code in the album Choosing an album QR code for scanning and recognition is equally fast. ◆ Scan Record Classification records are clear at a glance. If you find this app useful, please give me a five-star review. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave me a message. You can use the iTunes auto renewal feature within the app to obtain it. After confirming the subscription, a fee will be charged from your iTunes account. You can cancel the subscription for the next cycle at least 24 hours before the end of each cycle, and it will be automatically renewed within 24 hours after the end of each cycle. The subscribed cycle cannot be cancelled. Terms of Service : https://hoox27.github.io/url/UserAgreement_en.html Privacy Policy : https://hoox27.github.io/url/PrivacyPolicy_en.html

Screenshots

BarcodeHelper4 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BarcodeHelper at fortnightly against QR Code's every 14 months. QR Code's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 17.0). 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. BarcodeHelper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeHelper ships an update fortnightly, QR Code every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on August 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BarcodeHelper versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeHelperQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明伟 陈晓文 刘

Customer experience

BarcodeHelper

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

QR Code

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BarcodeHelper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Membership$1.491 Month
  • Six-Month Premium Membership$6.996 Months
1 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions1
  • Pro / Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is BarcodeHelper free?
BarcodeHelper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarcodeHelper or QR Code have ads?
Both BarcodeHelper and QR Code show ads.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeHelper or QR Code?
BarcodeHelper ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code every 14 months. Most recently, BarcodeHelper was updated on August 5, 2026 and QR Code on June 11, 2026.

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