QRCode Barcode vs QR Reader NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
QR Reader NEXT
Quickly scan QR codes by simply pointing your camera. Access websites, save scan history, and scan from images in your photo library. Features a built-in light for dark environments.
- Simple camera scanning
- Scan from photo library
- Scan history saved
- Built-in light for dark
- Supports QR and Micro QR codes
- Actions for scanned data
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Hold it up. Scan it. Open it. QR Reader NEXT makes scanning QR codes quick and easy. Simply point your camera at a QR code to view its contents and access websites in just a few taps. You can also scan QR codes from images saved in your photo library. Scanned results are saved to your history, so you can easily find them again whenever you need them. Make everyday QR code scanning simpler with QR Reader NEXT. Download it today and give it a try! 【Key Features】 ◆ Simple scanning—just point your camera at a QR code ◆ Reads QR codes even when viewed at an angle ◆ Scans QR codes from images in your photo library ◆ Detects multiple QR codes at once ◆ Saves scan history for easy access later ◆ Provides actions for URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and more ◆ Built-in light for scanning in dark environments ◆ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad ◆ Supports QR Codes and Micro QR Codes ※Micro QR Codes require iOS 15.4 or later 【System Requirements】 Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode Barcode at none against QR Reader NEXT's 1. QRCode Barcode also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%). QR Reader NEXT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. QR Reader NEXT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRCode Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, QR Reader NEXT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Barcode | QR Reader NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (796 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 796 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Climb App | nanawork |
Customer experience
QRCode Barcode
QR Reader NEXT
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 Reader NEXT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QRCode Barcode
No in-app purchases
QR Reader NEXT
- Remove Ads.$1.99







