Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs QR Creator

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
QR Creator3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QRCode Barcode versus QR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeQR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (810 ratings)4.7 (466 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better466
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

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

QR Creator

All ratings463 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

QRCode Barcode

From 810 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Creator

One-time1
  • QR Creator Premium$1.99

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Creator free?
QR Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRCode Barcode or QR Creator?
QR Creator is rated higher. QRCode Barcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while QR Creator averages 4.7 from 466 ratings.
Do QRCode Barcode or QR Creator have ads?
QRCode Barcode shows ads; QR Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or QR Creator?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and QR Creator weekly. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on October 26, 2026 and QR Creator on October 24, 2026.

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