Comparison

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Save, share, and manage your codes with customizable themes and flashlight support. The pro version offers an ad-free experience with enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple code types
  • Create QR codes with text
  • Add titles and photos to codes
  • Save, share, and manage codes
  • Customizable color themes
  • Flashlight for scanning
  • Generate Code128 barcodes
Features
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- Scan code types supported QRCode,39Mod43,EAN13,EAN8,Code93,Code128,PDF417,Aztec,Code39. - Create QRCode with any text (URL , TEL , e-mail , address … etc). - Code info can add title and photo. - Saved list files, add, and delete. - Easy to share and open - Three color themes - The flashlight can be turned on or off in scanning - You can choose the code types to scan. - Read Qr Code and parse from image library. - Barcode Generator (Code128). Pro version : - No ads - Scan and create no wait - List no limit - Six color themes - Export bar code and Qr code picture list (ZIP) , title and content text files.

About

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Code & Barcode
  • Search and Compare Prices
  • Save Scan History
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Scan From Photo Library
  • Share Scans
Features
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf

Screenshots

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+4 screens
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader at 78% against QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+'s 0%. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ ships an update every 9 months, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ versus Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTowmsChangYunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

All ratings2,054 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect price information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Language support for non-English users
  • Option to cancel subscription

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

One-time2
  • Upgrade to Pro version$1.99
  • QR picture logo$1.99
3 purchases

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
  • Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ free?
QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader free?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is rated higher. QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader have ads?
Both QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ ships an update every 9 months, and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ was updated on September 9, 2026 and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader on September 25, 2026.

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