Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs QRCode Simple 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

QRCode Barcode

Easily read and create QR Codes and barcodes of various types. Scan quickly with autofocus, open links, send emails, or save text. Generate codes from contacts or custom text, and even display them on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes and barcodes
  • Create QR Codes from contacts
  • Create QR Codes from text
  • Open links and send emails from scans
  • Save scanned text or created codes
  • Display QR Codes on Apple Watch
Features
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Scan QR Codes and barcodes in seconds. Scan codes from photos, use continuous scanning, search your history, export it as CSV, and create QR Codes—all in one app. Show the QR Codes you create on Apple Watch too, so membership cards and check-in codes are ready without taking out your iPhone. Choose an error-correction level. On iOS 26 or later, customize QR Codes with rounded styling and color, and choose an Apple Watch display that prioritizes reliable scanning. 【Scanning】 ・Automatically recognizes QR Code, Micro QR, and common barcode formats ・Scan by simply pointing the camera ・Read QR Codes from photos and screenshots ・Continuously scan multiple codes ・Autofocus and tap to focus ・Open scanned URLs, make calls, and send email ・Add contacts; copy and share text ・Search your scan history ・Export history as a CSV file 【Creating QR Codes】 ・Create from a URL, message, or any text ・Create from contacts on your iPhone ・Keep created QR Codes updated when contact details change ・Save as an image, share, and print ・Display on Apple Watch 【Great for】 ・Reading a QR Code from a photo or computer screen ・Recording multiple codes with continuous scanning ・Managing scan history in CSV ・Sharing a URL or contact with a QR Code ・Displaying a membership card or check-in code on Apple Watch No account required. Start scanning and creating right away. URL scheme: qrcodebarcode:// Supports Dynamic Type. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.

About

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your device's camera or photo gallery. Automatically detect and act on scanned information like URLs, phone numbers, and emails. Save, share, and search for product details with ease.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Automatic data detection (URL, phone, email)
  • Open links, make calls, send emails
  • Add contacts and calendar events
  • Scan from gallery images
  • Save and share scanned data
  • Search product information
Features
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QR Barcode Scanner will scan the QR code and the Barcode, at the fastest. To your iOS device, it is Indispensable app. QR Barcode Scanner is a Very Easy-to-Use application. After scanning the QR code and Barcode, be able to detect automatically, the, URL, Phone Number, E-mail Address. So you can easily access to the item that is detected automatically. For example, Open the browser, Make a call, Send a mail, Add to Contacts, Add to event on calendar, Copy to the clipboard. From the image in the gallery, being able to scan the QR code or Barcode. After the QR code or Barcode scanned, being able to display, save, and share. Scan the Barcode, be able to easily search the product information. [Compatible with the following barcodes] QR Code128 Code39 Code93 CodaBar EAN13 EAN8 ITF UPCA UPCE PDF417 Aztec DataMatrix URL Scheme: woodsmall-qrcode:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode Barcode at none against QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's 4. QRCode Barcode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (796 vs 13). QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 69%). On price, ads and device support 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. QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. QRCode Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRCode Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRCode Barcode has 796 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 86% of QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QRCode Barcode versus QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeQRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings796 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb Appwoodsmall inc.

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

All ratings796 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative26.9%

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

QRCode Barcode

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Watch app crashes with error WCErrorDomain code=7004 on launch
  • Watch app does not display codes created on iPhone
  • Unable to delete accidentally created codes
  • Three-scan limit before requiring payment (disputed claim)
  • App malfunction on certain QR/barcode types

Requested features

4 requests
  • Folder/organization system for managing scan history
  • Create codes from photos
  • Create codes from notes app
  • Better watch app integration

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • 6 months plan$1.996 Months
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$6.99

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner free?
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRCode Barcode or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
QRCode Barcode is rated higher. QRCode Barcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do QRCode Barcode or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner have ads?
Both QRCode Barcode and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on September 30, 2026 and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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