QRCode Barcode vs QR Creator
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 Creator
Easily scan and generate various QR code formats for WiFi, email, SMS, phone numbers, websites, and text. Share content and automate tasks by simply pointing your camera at a code. Ideal for quick connections and information sharing.
- Scan QR codes
- Create WiFi QR codes
- Generate email, SMS, and phone QR codes
- Create website QR codes
- Generate text QR codes
- Share content easily
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QR Codes are a popular new way of sharing content and automating simple tasks by pointing a camera at a code. QR Creator allows you to scan and create popular formats of QR Code using your iPhone! -- Easy WiFi setup Wouldn't it be awesome if your friends or clients could connect to your WiFi network without having to type a password that sometimes even you forget? WiFi QR Codes are a simple and convenient way to share your WiFi! Generate your code and print it, then people will connect automatically just by pointing their cameras to your code! It works like magic! -- Email, SMS and Phone QR Codes Get your clients and friends in touch with you easily by creating QR Codes that when scanned will automatically prompt people to call you or send an Email or SMS! -- Website QR Code Promote your website by creating a code that when scanned will open your website automatically on any mobile device! -- Text QR Code Want to share text or any data in QR Code format? Just create it and share content with contents or clients! QR Creator is now available for all iOS devices!
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Verdict
QRCode Barcode and QR Creator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Creator's. QRCode Barcode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR Creator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. QR Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for QR Creator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 810 and 466 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Creator's.
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, QR Creator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Barcode | QR Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (810 ratings) | 4.7 (466 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 810 — better | 466 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Climb App | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
QRCode Barcode
QR Creator
User reviews
QRCode Barcode
From 810 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
QR Creator
From 466 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great for QR code generation
- 🚀 Quick and simple QR code production
- 👍 Recognizes QR codes
- 👍 Scanning QR codes works fine
Room to improve
- 💸 Only one free QR code generation
- 💰 Limited free usage, then paywall
- 👎 QR codes didn't work
- ❌ Waste of time and money
- 🤔 Deceptive pricing model
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 Creator
Reported bugs
2 issues- QR codes generated did not work
- QR code only worked for a while
Requested features
2 requests- Option to create a single QR for personal contact information (name, phone, email, website)
- More customization options for QR codes (error correction, encoding, byte/character size)
In-app purchases
QRCode Barcode
No in-app purchases
QR Creator
- QR Creator Premium$1.99
Questions
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