QRCode Barcode vs ScannerAction
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.
ScannerAction
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ScannerAction is a local-first QR and barcode workbench for people who need more than a one-off scan result. It fits warehouse intake, dispatch, stock counts, asset check-in, field inspection, and any workflow where a scan should become a record, a submission, and proof. Free covers the everyday base: - Scan QR codes and barcodes from the camera - Recognize codes from saved photos - Keep local history with timestamps and scan snapshots - Copy any result instantly - Open detected URLs in the browser - Edit the active request template with URL, headers, cookie, body, and variables - Send up to 10 requests per day Pro adds structure and handoff: - Multiple templates and scene switching - Structured fields such as quantity, status, note, operator, and location - History filtering by template, submission status, and business status - Business export as CSV, JSON, or XLSX - QR and barcode asset export as PNG or PDF - The same 10 requests per day Max removes the request cap for operational flows: - Unlimited requests - Automatic submission after scanning - Batch queue, resend, and exception handling - Better fit for teams that rely on continuous submission volume ScannerAction is not a warehouse system or a generic automation platform. It is a focused iPhone and iPad tool for scan-based submission, receipts, and follow-up work. Subscription prices, free vs paid boundaries, auto-renewal terms, restore purchase, Privacy Policy, and Standard Apple EULA are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://wonderfulsuccess.github.io/scanneraction-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode Barcode at none against ScannerAction's 2. QRCode Barcode also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). ScannerAction's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price 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. ScannerAction sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per year. QRCode Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, ScannerAction every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Barcode | ScannerAction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (796 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 796 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Climb App | 中山 王 |
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
ScannerAction
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QRCode Barcode
No in-app purchases
ScannerAction
- Pro$9.001 Year
- Max$99.001 Year
Questions
Is QRCode Barcode free?
Is ScannerAction free?
Do QRCode Barcode or ScannerAction have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or ScannerAction?
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