Comparison

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

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

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Scan all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes quickly and easily. Generate custom QR codes with AI and view product details directly from scans. Works offline and in low light conditions, with scan history saved for convenience.

Highlights
  • Scans all standard 1D and 2D codes
  • Generates personalized QR codes with AI
  • Scans and views product details online
  • Rapid scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Flashlight support for dark environments
  • Scan history saved
Features
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+4 screens
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at 80% against QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+'s 0%. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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 QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K 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 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ ships an update every 9 months, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ versus QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (140K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1140K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTowmsChangMixerBox Inc.

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%

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

All ratings140,158 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scanning performance
  • Incorrect product information displayed
  • Subscription issues/inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
  • Improved history/search functionality
  • More compatibility with obscure/custom codes

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+

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

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Subscriptions31
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.297 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
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  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$13.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$14.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial3 variants$15.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$18.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$20.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$21.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$23.491 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$23.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$17.99

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 QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is rated higher. QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 from 140K ratings.
Do QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App have ads?
Both QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ ships an update every 9 months, and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Bar Code Scanner M+ was updated on September 9, 2026 and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App on September 27, 2026.

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