Tide Q vs Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Q
Quickly scan 1D and 2D barcodes with high recognition and speed. This tool automatically saves your scan history and offers features like flashlight support and map previews for GPS QR codes. It's designed for intuitive use, allowing you to perform actions like opening websites or adding contacts directly from scanned codes.
- High-quality barcode recognition
- Fastest barcode scanning speed
- Instant scanning upon launch
- Automatic scan history saving
- Flashlight support
- Map thumbnail for GPS QR codes
- Intuitive user interface
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Tide Q Scanner has finally come at last after our TideQ+ QR Code generator! Funny and lovely TideQ bear can help you to scan 1D and 2D barcodes. Especially no POP-UP Ads! This powerful and useful tool app should be installed on every mobile devices! Supported Barcode Formats: (Compatible with all common 1D, 2D barcodes) ‧QR Code, PDF417, UPCE, Code39, Code39Mod43, EAN13, EAN8, Code93, Code128, Aztec Code, Itf14 Code,Data Matrix ,InterLeaved2of5. Tide Q Scanner: It's easy to use! Step 1: Scanning mode will be activated after launch the App Step 2: Barcodes are recognizable under camera shot automatically Step 3: App returns the result after the barcodes can be recognized. TideQ Scanner Features: ‧Quality Scanning: High Recognition. ‧Speed: Fastest Barcode Scanning. ‧Instant: Scanner will be active after launch app. ‧Automatically Save: History of scanned barcodes. ‧Flashlight: Allow your device to switch flashlight. ‧Map Thumbnail: Drop a pin in map preview after scan GPS QR code. ‧Intuitive User Interface: The easiest way to scan barcodes. ‧Barcodes Types Toggle: Allow user to decide which barcodes can be recognized. After scanning QR Codes that you can do…: ‧Make a phone call. ‧Send text messages. ‧Open websites. ‧Add contact. ‧Navigation. ‧Send email. ‧Add Skype user. ‧Search strings/texts in Google. ‧Add events to calendar. TideQ bear looks forward to seeing you! Let’s see you in TideQ Scanner App! QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide product information, compare prices, and access web links. It also functions as a QR code generator for various data types. Save money by scanning coupons and comparing in-store prices with online options.
- Scan all QR code types
- Scan product barcodes
- Compare prices
- Generate QR codes
- Save scan history
- Share scanned codes
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in a second, then get the answer: open the link safely, save the contact, or check a product for your allergens. No account, no sign-up. Codes are read right on your device. OPEN LINKS SAFELY Every link gets an on-device safety check before you open it. It warns about common scam patterns such as lookalike domains, brand impersonation, raw IP addresses, insecure login pages, hidden script links and URL shorteners. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD • Nutri-Score, NOVA processing level and Green Score • Nutrition facts and additives with risk notes • Pick your allergens from the 14 major EU allergens (covers the US Big 9) and get alerts • Food recall check for the US (FDA) and France (RappelConso), with optional alerts Food data comes from Open Food Facts and is shown where the product is listed. Always check the label: allergen and recall info depends on available data. SCAN ANY CODE • QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 • 1D barcodes: UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar • Scan with the camera, from a photo or file, or paste an image • Flashlight and zoom for dark or tiny codes THE RIGHT ACTION FOR EVERY CODE Websites, contacts (vCard and MeCard), calendar events, email, SMS, phone numbers, map locations and app links each get the right one-tap action. Wi-Fi codes show the network name and password, ready to copy. CREATE QR CODES IN YOUR STYLE • QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, events and locations • 12 templates, custom colors, eye and dot shapes • Add your logo or a "Scan me" caption • Export high-resolution PNG up to 4096 px • Also creates Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and barcodes such as EAN, UPC and Code 128 FIND ANY SCAN FAST Search and filter your history by type. Your scans also show up in Spotlight. FASTER EVERY DAY • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Scan from Control Center or the Action Button (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: make a Wi-Fi code, get your last scan and more • Visual Intelligence support (iOS 26 and later) • Scan Assistant: ask about your scans in plain English, powered by on-device Apple Intelligence (supported devices, iOS 26 and later) Works on iPhone and iPad. Product lookups send only the barcode number. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes ads and usage limits. Premium removes ads and lifts the limits on scans, created codes and Scan Assistant messages. Choose weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/term/ Privacy Policy: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/policy/ Support: ndchi27@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Q at 96% against Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's 43%. Tide Q also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price 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. Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tide Q asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tide Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Tide Q's written reviews are positive against 43% of Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's.
Tide Q ships an update every 5 weeks, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Tide Q | Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.6% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InGee Information Co., Ltd. | Yen Nguyen Thi Hai |
Customer experience
Tide Q
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Tide Q
No in-app purchases
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
- Weekly PREMIUM Scanner$3.997 Days
- Yearly PREMIUM Scanner$24.991 Year
- Lifetime PREMIUM Scanner$29.99
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