QRCode Barcode vs QRQR
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.
QRQR
This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.
- QR Code Reader
- Barcode Reader
- Create QR Codes
- Login and Data Transfer
- Read History
- Preview Websites
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QRCode Barcode at 4.6 against QRQR's 2.8. QRCode Barcode also leads on ratings volume (796 vs 8) and review sentiment (69% vs 56%). QRQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCode Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRCode Barcode has 796 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of QRCode Barcode's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.
QRCode Barcode ships an update every 4 months, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Barcode | QRQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (796 ratings) — better | 2.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 796 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.8 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Climb App | arara inc. |
Customer experience
QRCode Barcode
QRQR
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
QRQR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QRCode Barcode
No in-app purchases
QRQR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRCode Barcode free?
Is QRQR free?
Which has better reviews, QRCode Barcode or QRQR?
Do QRCode Barcode or QRQR have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRCode Barcode or QRQR?
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