BarScan vs Qrcod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarScan
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with this utility app. It supports all major formats and provides a seamless scanning experience. Download once for free and eliminate the need for other scanning tools.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Supports all major formats
- Ad-free experience
- Free to download
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Welcome to BarScan by Sivvr We have redefined QR and barcode scanning forever, simply open the BarScan app, point and the app will scan and do the rest! BarScan supports all major formats including traditional barcodes and the very latest QR codes. This is the must have only app for QR and barcode scanning, download once for FREE and never need another QR scanner again. -- Coming in V2, ability to scan barcodes and see the results on your Mac or PC, BarScan will replace your barcode scanner forever.
Qrcod
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Scan a QR code or barcode with the camera, or choose one from a photo. Create a QR code for text, a website, email, SMS, or a phone number. Scan • Place the code inside the frame, or pick a photo • Open a website, write an email, send a message, or call from the result • Copy the text or share it Create • Text, website, email, SMS, and phone • Codes you create stay in the list, so you can open them again History • Scanned and created codes stay on the device • Clear either list from Settings Appearance and language • Light, dark, or follow the system • English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese Scanning and creating run on your device. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BarScan at none against Qrcod's shown. BarScan also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Qrcod's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BarScan ships an update every 18 months, Qrcod every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarScan | Qrcod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSN Consultancy Services Ltd | CHI HOU LAM |
In-app purchases
BarScan
No in-app purchases
Qrcod
No in-app purchases
