QR Code Studio vs QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Studio
Easily create and scan colorful QR codes with advanced customization options. Generate dynamic codes, embed images, and share encrypted content securely. This app offers fast scanning and comprehensive history management.
- Create colorful QR codes
- Generate dynamic QR codes
- Embed images as logos
- Fast QR code reader
- Secure encrypted sharing
- History management
- Password protection
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QR Studio reinvents QR Code Reader and Generator. It helps you to create Colorful QR code either for business or showing love. Now you can turn image/video/voice/music into QR Code. You can also create Dynamic QR Code, which allows to change the content of your QR codes after being used. It is very simple and just enjoy it with you unlimited imagination! 【FEATURES】 ● Create your own Colorful QR code - There are a variety of formats for you to create, such as text, website, image, audio, music, WIFI, Bitcoin and so on. Moreover, there are a lot of fabulous colorful styles to choose. - Dynamic QR Code makes the image of QR Code remain the same but its content can be modified at any time. The effectiveness of it can be set too. - Fused QR Code fuses QR code and colorful image perfectly. - App QR Code allows different OS to redirect to different link. It redirects to suitable links you set when it is scanned by iPhone or other operation systems. - LinkSet QR Code lets users open different link when using different App scan. - Generate Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat to offer good user experience. - Beautify any QR code with 3 steps easily. - Embed your favorite picture as Logo to make your character QR code. ● The fastest QR code Reader - Scans QR code with Dual Scan Core and gives the result very fast. You can also copy and paste or import a QR Code image to the app at anytime and get the result. - It works whether there is network or not and scan history is saved automatically. - Multiscan allows you scan a number of QR codes continuously and shows the results swiftly. ● Share securely - Encrypt and share securely the QR Code to friends. The content of QR Code can only be seen after entering correct password after encryption. ● History management and privacy protection - Saves scan and generation history automatically for management. - Touch ID is here for your privacy protection. 【FEEDBACK】 - App feedback:About- Feedback - Official QQ Group:475041343 - Wechat account:vDreamerTeam - Weibo:@vDreamerTeam If you enjoy QR Studio please consider upgrading to the Pro version and it has several other advantages: - Remove advertisements in all pages. - Sharing wonderful QR code images without watermark to others. - Check Number of Scans and Total number can be scanned of Multimedia QR Code. - Creating QR code business card. - Creating image/ video/voice/music QR code freely with unlimited times. - Increasing video's length in QR Code to 1 minute. - Increasing voice's length in QR Code to 1 minutes. - Increasing music's length in QR Code to 2 minutes. - Creating App QR Code that allows different OS to redirect to different link with unlimited times. - Enjoying a variety of professional frames of QR code business card apart from those in free version. - Generating Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat with unlimited times.
QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with instant decoding. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes and barcodes, even without an internet connection. Features include a flashlight for low-light scanning and a history of all your scans.
- QR code reader
- Barcode scanner
- Instant scanning
- QR code generator
- Offline functionality
- Scan history
- Flashlight support
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QR Code Reader & QR Scanner is the best QR reader & barcode scanner. QR Code Reader & QR Scanner is a must have app for your device. QR Code Reader & QR Scanner Features; - QR Code Reader - Barcode scanner - Instant scanning and decoding - Flashlight for low-light environments - Scan history - Create QR code or barcode - Works offline, no internet connection required -About Subscriptions ; QR Code Reader & Scanner offers 3-days trials for weekly subscriptions for premium features. * Pricing may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. * Start 3-day trial - free of charge; no commitment; cancel anytime. * You can cancel your subscription anytime by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period * Length of subscription: one week. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://qrcode-scanner.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://qrcode-scanner.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan at none against QR Code Studio's shown. QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). QR Code Studio's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. QR Code Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QR Code Studio's written reviews are positive against 90% of QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan's.
QR Code Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Studio | QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (36 ratings) — better | 4.3 (67 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews — better | 89.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 芸倩 潘 | Hyperse Software LTD |
Customer experience
QR Code Studio
QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan
Bugs and requests
QR Code Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deceptive free version - actually requires subscription
- Unclear subscription cancellation process
- Misleading free trial conversion to paid weekly subscription
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode support matching device settings
- Faster loading performance
In-app purchases
QR Code Studio
- 1 Coin$0.99
- 10 Coins$0.99
- 12 Coins$1.99
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- 30 Coins$4.99
QR Code Scanner | Barcode Scan
- Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
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