QRCode Barcode vs SkyBlueScan
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.
SkyBlueScan
Effortlessly scan various QR and barcode types, including product information and Google Authenticator codes. Access detailed data cards and a comprehensive scan history. A PRO subscription offers unlimited scans, enhanced product details, and an ad-free experience.
- Scan 15+ code types (QR, Barcode, Datamatrix, etc.)
- View product and food details
- Detailed QR code data cards
- Scan history log
- Google Authenticator support
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQlNjyAe4YBNE4gZpvWi4rnB7qyC-ESXtDQA01olNNA/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
QRCode Barcode and SkyBlueScan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBlueScan's. QRCode Barcode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). SkyBlueScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 796). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. SkyBlueScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QRCode Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QRCode Barcode against 4.6 for SkyBlueScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyBlueScan has 4K ratings behind it against 796, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBlueScan's.
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, SkyBlueScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Barcode | SkyBlueScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (796 ratings) | 4.6 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 24.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 796 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Climb App | Circo, Inc. |
Customer experience
QRCode Barcode
SkyBlueScan
User reviews
QRCode Barcode
From 796 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Completely free with no hidden paywalls
- 📱 Supports multiple barcode/QR/Data Matrix formats
- 💾 Ample storage for scanning history
- 📤 Export scan history to CSV
- 🎯 Simple and easy to use interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Watch app shows error code WCErrorDomain 7004
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning performance for some users
- 🐛 Watch app fails to display created codes
- ❌ Misleading free claims (according to some users)
- 🔧 Limited code management organization
SkyBlueScan
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent app
- ⭐ Best one yet
- ⭐ Good
Room to improve
- 🚫 Automatically subscribes you
- 🚫 Difficult to unsubscribe
- 🚫 Overpriced
- 🚫 Useless app
- 🚫 Scam
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
SkyBlueScan
Reported bugs
2 issues- App doesn't work properly
- Charges even after deleting the app
Requested features
1 request- Add simple unsubscribe solution
In-app purchases
QRCode Barcode
No in-app purchases
SkyBlueScan
- Weekly Subscription (Discount)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.997 Days
- Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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