Comparison

Cellular Info vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

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

Head to head
About

Cellular Info

Gain in-depth insights into your cellular connection, including carrier details, network capabilities, and environmental information. Access technical parameters, data counters, and device specifications. Features offline databases for comprehensive analysis.

Highlights
  • Carrier information (name, country, MCC/MNC)
  • Cellular connection mode and LTE bands
  • Carrier features (VoIP, VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling)
  • Cellular data and traffic counters
  • Network interface IP and DNS details
  • Device specifications (processor, memory, storage)
  • RF exposure SAR limit values
Features
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Everything you want to know about your CELLULAR CONNECTION but were afraid to ask. Cellular Info is a small and useful utility that lets you see detailed information about current Cellular connection from carrier information to cellular features and more. CARRIER INFO • Detect current connected mobile network operator name, country, region. • Show the carrier identification MCC and MNC codes. • Detect current cellular connection mode (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE), • Detect LTE operation bands supported by your carrier. • Detect carrier features available in your country: • Voice over IP (VoIP) support. • Device unlocking (carrier-free) support. • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) support. • Visual Voicemail support. • FaceTime (audio or video) over cellular connection. • Personal Hotspot support. • Wi-Fi calling (using the carrier Wi-Fi network). • Personal Hotspot support. • Government and AMBER (America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) alerts. • Disaster type (tsunami, earthquake, flood, godzilla) alerts. • Full offline carrier database contains 500+ mobile networks from 150+ countries. CELLULAR CONNECTION INFO • Detect mobile generations and standards supported by your device (2G, 3G, 4G, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, VOLTE). • Detect device supported GSM, UMTS and LTE operation frequencies and channels with detailed band information. • Show cellular data and visual voice mail traffic counters: upload, download, errors, quality of service (QoS) categories. • Detect max. physical cellular speeds in the supported mobile technologies. • Show cellular network interface IP address, ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Low-level information about the cellular interface, technical parameters, flags. • Detect cellular features of your device: SIM card size, phone and Wi-Fi calling, cellular data transfer capabilities. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION • Show RF exposure Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit values (US, EU). INTERNET INFO • Show default gateways, IP addresses, networks. • Show DNS servers, search domain names, local MAC addresses, host name resolve. • Depth external address analysis: ISP name, autonomous system name, whois, ping, regional internet registry info. • Full offline MAC vendor database. DEVICE INFO • Detect device type and model. • Detect processor type. • Detect memory size. • Detect storage size. • Detect firmware name, version. • Detect last reboot time. REACH UI FEATURES • Info menu with feedback and privacy settings • Use the camera icon (upper-right corner) to create and print/send/share a screenshot from the entire page. • Pull down with your finger to refresh the information. • Long press on a cell to copy/print/send/open as/share the cell value. • Shake your device to refresh the information.

About

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply pointing your device's camera. This utility offers instant results, a helpful flashlight for low-light conditions, and keeps a history of your scans. No internet connection is needed for this fast and effective tool.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Flashlight for low-light
  • Scan history
  • No internet required
  • Minimalist material design
  • Simple to use
Features
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- HOW IT WORKS To scan QR code or barcode, open the app and point the camera at the code, and you're done! App will quickly read the code and give you the details behind the code. In order to use the app, your device must have a built-in camera. FEATURES OF QR CODE READER / BARCODE SCANNER ● Beautiful minimalist material design ● Scans instantly ● Simple to use ● Flashlight for scans in low visibility ● Scan history ● No internet connection required Fast and effective. The app opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Subscription Terms - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Related Terms - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/3tgBMEc - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2Qro3f0

Screenshots

Cellular Info4 screens
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 100% against Cellular Info's 14%. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cellular Info's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is free to download; Cellular Info costs $3.99 up front. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Cellular Info asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cellular Info ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cellular Info versus QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCellular InfoQR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—71 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCsaba IranyiMert Vardar

Customer experience

Cellular Info

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative81.8%

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

All ratings71 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cellular Info

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Subscriptions4
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +$4.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Maker +3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • QR Code Scanner Maker +$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cellular Info free?
Cellular Info costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cellular Info or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan have ads?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan shows ads; Cellular Info does not.
Which is updated more often, Cellular Info or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
Cellular Info ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cellular Info was updated on September 14, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan on September 22, 2026.

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