Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

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

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Instantly scan and read QR codes and barcodes with this fast and user-friendly application. It allows you to create your own QR codes for various information types and share them easily. Save money by scanning coupon codes and comparing product prices online.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read QR codes from images
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Share QR codes via social media
  • Scan coupon codes for discounts
  • Compare product prices
Features
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Scan codes with less guesswork and more confidence. Open links only when you choose, spot suspicious QR code destinations before you tap, and keep every scan in one searchable place. In The App - Scan QR code and barcode formats from the full-screen camera with pinch to zoom, animated highlights, and a torch toggle for dark spaces. - Check link safety with Quishing Shield before opening a URL, with clear results like Looks safe, Be careful, or Dangerous — do not open. - See a plain-English summary for scanned links, plus details like redirect hops, domain age when available, and why a warning was triggered. - Open a scanned website manually with Open in Browser, or share the link instead. Links never open on their own. - Join networks faster by scanning a Wi-Fi code, viewing the network name and type, then using Copy Password when your iPhone asks for it. - Save a contact card from a scanned code with Save Contact, or start an email, text message, or call from the matching result sheet. - Add a scanned event to Calendar, search the web for a retail barcode or book code, and copy or share plain text. - Find old scans in History with search, payload filters, safety filters, tags, swipe to delete, and multi-select delete. - Make your own QR code for a link, plain text, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, SMS, or calendar event with a live preview. - Keep created codes in My Library, then open, share, or delete them later. Perfect When That coffee shop Wi-Fi QR is taped to the counter and you just want to copy the password and get online. A parking meter sticker looks off, so you scan the QR code and read the warning before paying. You need a contact QR from a conference badge saved in one tap. You remember scanning a useful link months ago, but only part of the text comes to mind, so you search your history by value or tag. You want to send someone a Wi-Fi QR, so you build it in the Create tab and share the saved image. Why It Works QR Code Reader Scan Barcode helps people scan, check, save, and create QR codes without extra steps. It combines a quick QR scanner, barcode reader, QR maker, and searchable history in one place. The app stands out by keeping the most important checks on your phone and putting you in control of every action. Quishing Shield reviews risky link patterns before you open a page, and the browser button is always a manual tap. Helpful shortcuts can jump straight to scan, reopen your latest result, find saved Wi-Fi scans, or start a link QR code. Paid Features Upgrade for more ways to work with your scans: turn on a cloud threat feed for broader link checks, scan from more photos in a batch, export filtered history, add branded code styles, and use unlimited photo scanning. permission is only requested when you tap Save Contact. If you scan QR codes often, want a barcode scanner with memory, or need a QR code generator you can trust, give QR Code Reader Scan Barcode a try today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QRCode Barcode at 69% against QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's 0%. QRCode Barcode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. QR Code Reader Scan Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRCode Barcode has 796 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QRCode Barcode versus QR Code Reader Scan Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeQR Code Reader Scan Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings796 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppSandeep Bhandari

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

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

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Pro$99.99

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader Scan Barcode free?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRCode Barcode or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode?
QRCode Barcode is rated higher. QRCode Barcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while QR Code Reader Scan Barcode averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QRCode Barcode or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode have ads?
Both QRCode Barcode and QR Code Reader Scan Barcode show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and QR Code Reader Scan Barcode every 2 months. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader Scan Barcode on September 16, 2026.

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