Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs AOSBOX Home

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

AOSBOX Home

This service allows you to easily and securely back up and share files from your computer and smartphone to the cloud. It expands your device's storage, enables keyword searching of all stored files from anywhere, and offers AI-powered photo organization with face recognition.

Highlights
  • Cloud backup and sharing
  • Expand smartphone storage
  • Keyword search from anywhere
  • AI photo analysis and tagging
  • Face recognition for photo grouping
  • Offline access to important files
  • Office file viewing
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【オールインワンクラウド】AOSBOX Homeは、パソコンやスマホに保存しているファイルを簡単・安全にクラウドにアップロードし、家族や友人と共有出来るバックアップ・共有サービスです。 ・クラウドにあるストレージを利用するので、あなたのスマホの容量を拡張します。 ・世界中のどこにいてもAOSBOX Homeに保存されているすべてのファイルをキーワード検索しアクセスできます。 ・大切な思い出を安全に保存したり、家族や友人と共有できます。 ・Webサービスですので、キャリアやOSに関係なく利用できます。 ・重要なファイルにはオフラインでアクセスできます。

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
AOSBOX Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QRCode Barcode at 76% against AOSBOX Home's 10%. AOSBOX Home's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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, AOSBOX Home every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRCode Barcode versus AOSBOX Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeAOSBOX Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (810 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better10.3% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppAI DATA, Inc.

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

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

AOSBOX Home

Written reviews58 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative77.6%

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

AOSBOX Home

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

AOSBOX Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AOSBOX Home free?
AOSBOX Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or AOSBOX Home?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and AOSBOX Home every 5 months. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on October 26, 2026 and AOSBOX Home on October 25, 2026.

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