Comparison

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader vs QR

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader

Quickly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes, including contact details, website URLs, and location information. Perform actions directly within the app, such as adding contacts or opening web links. Save your scan history and favorite codes for future reference.

Highlights
  • Fastest QR and Data Matrix scanning
  • Auto-decode all QR code types
  • Scan from photos
  • Perform actions without quitting
  • Unlimited scan history
  • Save favorite codes
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in an instant, then create your own. Point the camera and QR Scanner recognises the code immediately: links, Wi-Fi networks, contact cards, calendar events, phone numbers, emails, locations, plain text and every common barcode symbology. Whatever it finds, the right action is one tap away. CREATE YOUR OWN CODES Build QR codes for a link, a Wi-Fi network, a contact card, an email, a message or any text. Choose your colours, pick the error-correction level, and save the result straight to Photos. EVERYTHING YOU SCAN, KEPT Every scan and every code you create lands in a searchable history. Star the ones that matter, add a note to remember what they were, and find them again in seconds. SCANNING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Codes are decoded entirely on your iPhone. Nothing is recorded, nothing is uploaded, and your scan history is never sold or shared. SUPPORTED CODES QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5. FEATURES - Real-time scanning with torch and camera flip - Scan a code from any photo in your library - Open links, call numbers, send messages and emails without leaving the app - Add a scanned contact to Contacts, a scanned event to Calendar - Join a Wi-Fi network straight from a scanned code - Searchable history with favourites and notes - Light, dark and system themes QR Scanner is supported by ads. If you would rather not see them, a single one-time purchase removes every ad forever, on all your devices. It is not a subscription: nothing renews, and there is nothing to cancel.

About

QR

This utility app quickly scans all types of QR codes and standard barcodes. It allows users to view product details directly from Google, Amazon, and other online retailers. The scanner works offline and is designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Scans all QR and barcode types
  • View product details on Google/Amazon
  • Rapid scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Scans all QR code & barcodes! Very simple & easy to use! Download now for FREE! Features: All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types 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 Customer Reviews: "Indispensable!" - David J. "This app saved me 10x it's price in one scan!" - Branden S. "Not only does it save you money, it also scans those new square barcodes [QR Codes]. Awesome!" - Jose

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader4 screens
QR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR at 83% against QR & Barcode Scanner Reader's 29%. QR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). QR & Barcode Scanner Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader ships an update every 2 months, QR every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode Scanner Reader versus QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode Scanner ReaderQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmaginet Srl祥祎 刘

Customer experience

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

QR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Scanner Reader

No in-app purchases

None

QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Scanner Reader free?
QR & Barcode Scanner Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR free?
QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR & Barcode Scanner Reader or QR have ads?
QR & Barcode Scanner Reader shows ads; QR does not.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode Scanner Reader or QR?
QR & Barcode Scanner Reader ships an update every 2 months, and QR every 18 months. Most recently, QR & Barcode Scanner Reader was updated on October 3, 2026 and QR on September 27, 2026.

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