Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs AARC

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

AARC

Features
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Aplicación para los socios de la Asociación de Agricultores del Rio de Culiacán. Con la aplicación, al ser socios podrás acceder y ver los movimientos de tu cuenta. Tendrás al alcance la visualización de tus reportes por viaje enviado, así como también ver la humedad, daño y quebrado de los productos enviados mediante datos y comparar mediante gráfica con otros envíos. Esta aplicación esta creada para los socios de la AARC.

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
AARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AARC at none against QRCode Barcode's shown. AARC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). QRCode Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, AARC every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRCode Barcode versus AARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeAARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings796 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppJorge Enrique Carrillo Cabanillas

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

AARC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

AARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AARC free?
AARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRCode Barcode or AARC have ads?
QRCode Barcode shows ads; AARC does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or AARC?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and AARC every 16 months. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on September 30, 2026 and AARC on September 27, 2026.

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