Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs Red Médica UG

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

Red Médica UG

This app allows external healthcare providers to verify patient identity and check their eligibility for university medical network services. It streamlines the process of confirming if individuals are covered by the network without requiring physical identification cards.

Highlights
  • Patient identity validation
  • Medical network service verification
  • Streamlined access for providers
  • Digital eligibility check
  • Eliminates need for physical ID
Features
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App planeada para uso de proveedores externos (Hospitales, farmacias, laboratorios, gabinetes, etc.) que brindan servicio a los derechohabientes de la red médica universitaria de la universidad de Guanajuato, con el objetivo de que puedan validar la identidad de las personas (Titulares o beneficiarios de la red médica) que acuden con ellos y verificar si cuentan con servicio de red médica o no, sin tener que portar una credencial

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
Red Médica UG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QRCode Barcode at 76% against Red Médica UG's 0%. Red Médica UG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 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, Red Médica UG every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QRCode Barcode versus Red Médica UG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeRed Médica UG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (811 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings811 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppUniversidad de Guanajuato

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

All ratings810 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative18.8%

Red Médica UG

Written reviews2 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

Red Médica UG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

Red Médica UG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red Médica UG free?
Red Médica UG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRCode Barcode or Red Médica UG have ads?
QRCode Barcode shows ads; Red Médica UG does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or Red Médica UG?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and Red Médica UG every 5 weeks. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on November 6, 2026 and Red Médica UG on November 2, 2026.

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