Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs QR Reader NEXT

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
QR Reader NEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Reader NEXT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRCode Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRCode Barcode versus QR Reader NEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeQR Reader NEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings796 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb Appnanawork

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

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

QR Reader NEXT

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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 Reader NEXT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Reader NEXT

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$1.99

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader NEXT free?
QR Reader NEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRCode Barcode or QR Reader NEXT have ads?
Both QRCode Barcode and QR Reader NEXT show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or QR Reader NEXT?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and QR Reader NEXT every 2 weeks. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on September 21, 2026 and QR Reader NEXT on August 24, 2026.

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