Comparison

QRCode Barcode vs BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

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

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Scan and generate various barcode formats from your device's camera or photos. Archive scanned codes, export data, and perform actions based on scanned content. Create custom barcodes in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes from camera or photos
  • Generate QR and linear barcodes
  • Archive scanned barcode history
  • Export history to CSV, JSON, XML
  • Perform actions on scanned content
  • Create custom barcodes in PNG, JPEG, PDF
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Also take a look at the advanced version of this app: EventCode+ XQ QR Ticket System https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eventcode/id1502380439?mt=8 *** This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! *** Feature Overview With BareCode X Pro Barcode Scanner you can capture, utilize and archive all popular barcodes! Capture directly from your device's camera or from images in your photo album. In addition, the integrated barcode generator creates 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) and linear (1D) barcodes with any content. Barcode Detection / Barcode Generator - detecting linear (one-dimensional) barcodes and 2D barcodes - barcodes can be captured directly with the camera or imported from saved photos and images which are stored in the photo library - automatic scan processing for fast sequential capturing - alternatively: manual scan processing with preview and apply for pinpoint capturing - supported barcode formats (capturing): Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF-14, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, UPC-E, UPC-A, PDF417, QuickResponse (QR Code), DataMatrix, Aztec - supported barcode content types: Wi-Fi Networks, Bank Transfers, Crypto Currency (such as Bitcoin), Calendar Events, Contacts, Geo Locations, E-Mails, Phone Numbers, Text Messages, Websites/URLs - recording a history of detected barcodes - exporting history entries to CSV, JSON and XML files - performing content actions, such as opening URLs in a browser, adding contacts the Contacts App, adding events to the Calendar App, copying values to clipboard, dialing phone numbers, sending text messages, searching for results on the web (e.g. on Amazon or Google) - configuring custom online services for sending web queries with scanned values - customizing your individual barcode detection workflow with many useful options like playing sounds, ignoring duplicates and limiting the number of history entries - create custom barcodes as PNG, JPEG or PDF with the integrated barcode generator in QR Code (QuickResponse), DataMatrix, PDF417, Code 128, Aztec format iOS/iPadOS Features - Full Dark Mode Support - Universal App for iPhone & iPad - iOS File App Support - Support for Camera with LED Torch Light

Screenshots

QRCode Barcode4 screens
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner at none against QRCode Barcode's shown. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). QRCode Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (796 vs 14). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QRCode Barcode against 4.5 for BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRCode Barcode has 796 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QRCode Barcode versus BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BarcodeBareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (796 ratings) — better4.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings796 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimb AppWhite Marten GmbH

Customer experience

QRCode Barcode

All ratings796 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative26.9%

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

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

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner free?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QRCode Barcode or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
QRCode Barcode is rated higher. QRCode Barcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 796 ratings, while BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.
Do QRCode Barcode or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner have ads?
QRCode Barcode shows ads; BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, QRCode Barcode was updated on September 30, 2026 and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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