BrainHack vs QRCode Reader & Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BrainHack
This app serves as an interpreter for the esoteric B*******k programming language. It allows users to execute B*******k code, which is known for its extreme minimalism and is designed for programmer challenge and amusement rather than practical use.
- B*******k programming language interpreter
- Execute esoteric code
- Minimalist programming language support
- ASCII character output
- Byte input and manipulation
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BrainHack is an interpreter app for B*******k. The B*******k programming language is an esoteric programming language noted for its extreme minimalism. It is a Turing tarpit, designed to challenge and amuse programmers, and was not made to be suitable for practical use. It was created in 1993 by Urban Muller. Commands: > increment the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the right). < decrement the data pointer (to point to the next cell to the left). + increment (increase by one) the byte at the data pointer. - decrement (decrease by one) the byte at the data pointer. . output a character, the ASCII value of which being the byte at the data pointer. , accept one byte of input, storing its value in the byte at the data pointer. [ if the byte at the data pointer is zero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it forward to the command after the matching ] command. ] if the byte at the data pointer is nonzero, then instead of moving the instruction pointer forward to the next command, jump it back to the command after the matching [ command.
QRCode Reader & Scan
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QR Code Scanner for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes Terms of service: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf Privacy policy: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BrainHack at none against QRCode Reader & Scan's 4. BrainHack also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. QRCode Reader & Scan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BrainHack asks for nothing beyond the download.
BrainHack ships an update every 6 weeks, QRCode Reader & Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BrainHack | QRCode Reader & Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katsuma Tanaka | Artep Media Development SRL |
In-app purchases
BrainHack
No in-app purchases
QRCode Reader & Scan
- 3-DAY FREE TRIAL$4.99
- 1 WEEK PLAN$4.99
- 1 MONTH PLAN$10.99
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- 1 YEAR PLAN$40.99
Questions
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