Comparison

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner vs BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and various barcode types, save your scan history, and generate your own QR codes from text. Access recent scans quickly through widgets.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Save scan history (up to 100 entries)
  • Generate QR codes from text
  • Today extension for quick access
  • HomeScreen widget support
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Simple QR Code Reader for iPhone is very useful QR Code & Barcode Reader. ■FEATURES ・Support Barcode This application can also read a EAN Code as well as QR Code. ・Save Scan history This application can save 100 scanning histories. ・Generate QR Code This application can create QR Code from text that you entered. ■Today extension & HomeScreen Widget You can immediately access to scanning histories from widget.

About

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Scan and generate various barcode formats from your device's camera or photos. Archive scanned codes, export data, and perform actions based on scanned content. Create custom barcodes in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes from camera or photos
  • Generate QR and linear barcodes
  • Archive scanned barcode history
  • Export history to CSV, JSON, XML
  • Perform actions on scanned content
  • Create custom barcodes in PNG, JPEG, PDF
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Also take a look at the advanced version of this app: EventCode+ XQ QR Ticket System https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eventcode/id1502380439?mt=8 *** This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! *** Feature Overview With BareCode X Pro Barcode Scanner you can capture, utilize and archive all popular barcodes! Capture directly from your device's camera or from images in your photo album. In addition, the integrated barcode generator creates 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) and linear (1D) barcodes with any content. Barcode Detection / Barcode Generator - detecting linear (one-dimensional) barcodes and 2D barcodes - barcodes can be captured directly with the camera or imported from saved photos and images which are stored in the photo library - automatic scan processing for fast sequential capturing - alternatively: manual scan processing with preview and apply for pinpoint capturing - supported barcode formats (capturing): Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF-14, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, UPC-E, UPC-A, PDF417, QuickResponse (QR Code), DataMatrix, Aztec - supported barcode content types: Wi-Fi Networks, Bank Transfers, Crypto Currency (such as Bitcoin), Calendar Events, Contacts, Geo Locations, E-Mails, Phone Numbers, Text Messages, Websites/URLs - recording a history of detected barcodes - exporting history entries to CSV, JSON and XML files - performing content actions, such as opening URLs in a browser, adding contacts the Contacts App, adding events to the Calendar App, copying values to clipboard, dialing phone numbers, sending text messages, searching for results on the web (e.g. on Amazon or Google) - configuring custom online services for sending web queries with scanned values - customizing your individual barcode detection workflow with many useful options like playing sounds, ignoring duplicates and limiting the number of history entries - create custom barcodes as PNG, JPEG or PDF with the integrated barcode generator in QR Code (QuickResponse), DataMatrix, PDF417, Code 128, Aztec format iOS/iPadOS Features - Full Dark Mode Support - Universal App for iPhone & iPad - iOS File App Support - Support for Camera with LED Torch Light

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner4 screens
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner at none against QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner's shown. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner against 4.5 for BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner versus BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode Reader・ScannerBareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUILD LLCWhite Marten GmbH

Customer experience

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.0%

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner free?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner free?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner is rated higher. QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.
Do QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner have ads?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner shows ads; BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner ships an update monthly, and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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