# QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs Barcod

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcod at none against QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's 49. Barcod also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (140K vs 13). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Barcod asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App against 4.8 for Barcod. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App | Barcod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerqr-scanner-app/id903799541/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcod-simple-code-scanner/id1449950326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MixerBox Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/527117842) | [Florian Chrometz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004595008) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerqr-scanner-app/id903799541)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $12.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $23.49 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Helpful for finding product info
- 👍 Works well with self-generated codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Barcod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcod-simple-code-scanner/id1449950326)

Easily scan various types of 2D codes with a fast and clean interface. Once scanned, you can copy the code's value for immediate use. Supports a wide range of barcode formats.

**Highlights:** Fast scanning, Clean interface, Copy scanned values, Supports multiple barcode formats, QR-Code scanning, Barcode scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 Barcod free?

Barcod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or Barcod?

Barcod is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Barcod averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or Barcod have ads?

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; Barcod does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*