Comparison

Barcode Lookup vs QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Lookup

Instantly search over a billion products by scanning barcodes or by name. Get detailed information including pricing, images, reviews, and descriptions to compare prices and find the best deals online. Save favorite items and share product details easily.

Highlights
  • Scan UPC, EAN, ISBN, GTIN barcodes
  • Search products by name
  • View pricing, images, and reviews
  • Compare prices from online retailers
  • Save favorite products
  • Share product details
Features
Read full description

Barcode Lookup is more than just a barcode scanner. This app lets you instantly search over a billion products to find useful information including pricing, images, reviews and descriptions. Perform on-the spot price comparisons and find out where to buy products online at the lowest prices. Barcode Lookup gives you all the details you need about a product so you can save time, spend less and always know exactly what you’re buying. Key features: • Scan any barcode (UPC, EAN, ISBN or GTIN) to display product details in seconds • Look up any product by name in the handy Search tab • Get product details, best prices and unbiased customer reviews • Save your favorite products and check the History tab to see all your previous scans • Find products sold by over 10,000 online retailers • Share product details via email, SMS, iMessage or social media • Buy directly from your preferred online store with just a few simple touches and swipes We put useful product information at your fingertips so you can buy faster, smarter and cheaper. Download our free app today and change the way you shop! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Reader

Scan various types of QR codes and barcodes with a clean interface. Access scan history, save favorites, and even create your own codes. Offers batch scanning and private mode for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan 10+ code types
  • Scan history with save/copy/share
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Batch scanning
  • Create and share own codes
  • Private mode
  • CSV/TXT export
Features
Read full description

Probably the most advanced application to scan QR Code and Barcode with neat and classy design. More than 10 types of codes supported: QR Code, Barcode, DataMatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, UPCE, ITF-14, Aztec. WHY YOU’LL LOVE CODE READER • Product and Goods Details on Scan • QR Code Details on Scan • History of Scans: Save, Copy & Share • Favorites for Quick Access • Batch Scan • Private Mode • CSV and TXT Export • Create Own Codes and Share with Others • Dark Mode PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • PRO account allows: data export, batch scan, privacy features and no ads • Two subscription options: monthly and yearly • 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 • WE LOVE FEEDBACK As always, we appreciate your feedback. Please keep sharing your experience to scanner.feedback@otrofy.com Terms & Conditions: https://www.otrofy.com/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.otrofy.com/scanner-privacy.pdf

Screenshots

Barcode Lookup4 screens
QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

Barcode Lookup and QR Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of QR Reader's written reviews are positive against 51% of Barcode Lookup's. QR Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Barcode Lookup's advantage is ratings volume (664 vs 54) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode Lookup sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month and QR Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $26.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Barcode Lookup against 4.7 for QR Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Lookup has 664 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Barcode Lookup's written reviews are positive against 78% of QR Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Lookup ships an update every 5 months, QR Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Lookup versus QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode LookupQR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (664 ratings)4.7 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings664 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHuge Impact Inc.Otrofy Inc.

Customer experience

Barcode Lookup

All ratings659 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative44.4%

QR Reader

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Lookup

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to scan barcode
  • Barcode scanner hangs and never completes scan
  • App fails to load or immediately closes on launch
  • Stuck on splash screen unable to proceed
  • Update notification loop prevents app usage
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  • History images fail to load or display
  • Scanned products show incorrect results
  • Manual UPC entry returns no results despite valid barcode
  • App becomes buggy after updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • CSV export functionality for product data
  • Ad-free premium version
  • Map integration showing nearby store locations
  • Improved camera zoom controls
  • Better data input and manual entry system
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  • Enhanced product matching accuracy

QR Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Barcode Lookup

Subscriptions4
  • Starter$99.001 Month
  • Advanced$249.001 Month
  • Professional$499.001 Month
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  • Enterprise$949.001 Month
1 purchases

QR Reader

Subscriptions1
  • QR Code Reader Barcode Scanner7 Days trial$26.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode Lookup free?
Barcode Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader free?
QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Lookup or QR Reader?
QR Reader is rated higher. Barcode Lookup averages 4.6 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while QR Reader averages 4.7 from 54 ratings.
Do Barcode Lookup or QR Reader have ads?
Both Barcode Lookup and QR Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Lookup or QR Reader?
Barcode Lookup ships an update every 5 months, and QR Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Lookup was updated on November 6, 2026 and QR Reader on November 7, 2026.

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