Comparison

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs Database Scanner

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

Head to head
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/

About

Database Scanner

Scan barcodes, QR codes, and even text using OCR, then send the data directly to your online database. Configure server details easily and export your scans as a CSV file. Supports custom URL launching for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Scan numbers with OCR
  • Send scans to online database
  • Configure server details
  • Export scans as CSV
Features
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Easily scan and send barcodes to your online database. FEATURES - Scan barcodes, QR codes and send them to your online database - Scan numbers (OCR) and send them to your online database - Easily configure server details - Optional sign in webpage - Export scans as CSV file Launch Database Scanner by using the custom URL dbscan://

Screenshots

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens
Database Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at 80% against Database Scanner's 0%. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (140K vs 12). Database Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Database Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 0% of Database Scanner's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App versus Database Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader/QR Scanner AppDatabase Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (140K ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings140K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMixerBox Inc.TapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

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%

Database Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Database Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

Database Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Database Scanner free?
Database Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or Database Scanner?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Database Scanner averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or Database Scanner have ads?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; Database Scanner does not.

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