Comparison

QReation vs QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

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

Head to head
About

QReation

Easily generate and scan QR codes for URLs or text. Save your created codes for quick access and even view them on your Apple Watch. This app offers a streamlined experience for managing your essential QR information.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes from URLs/text
  • Scan QR codes
  • Save and edit QR codes
  • View QR codes on Apple Watch
  • Create QR codes from shared URLs
Features
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QReation is a simple QR code creator and scanner for iPhone and Apple Watch. Create QR codes from URLs or text, save them to your list, and open them again whenever you need them. Saved QR codes can also be viewed on Apple Watch, making it easy to keep important codes close at hand. Main features: - Create QR codes - Scan QR codes - Save and edit created QR codes - View saved QR codes on Apple Watch - Create QR codes from shared URLs - Access support, reviews, app sharing, and developer links from Settings Version 3.0.0 refreshes the iPhone and Apple Watch screens, improves QR code list and detail views, makes scanned QR actions safer, and improves Apple Watch sync stability.

About

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Instantly scan and read QR codes and barcodes with this fast and user-friendly application. It allows you to create your own QR codes for various information types and share them easily. Save money by scanning coupon codes and comparing product prices online.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read QR codes from images
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Share QR codes via social media
  • Scan coupon codes for discounts
  • Compare product prices
Features
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Scan codes with less guesswork and more confidence. Open links only when you choose, spot suspicious QR code destinations before you tap, and keep every scan in one searchable place. In The App - Scan QR code and barcode formats from the full-screen camera with pinch to zoom, animated highlights, and a torch toggle for dark spaces. - Check link safety with Quishing Shield before opening a URL, with clear results like Looks safe, Be careful, or Dangerous — do not open. - See a plain-English summary for scanned links, plus details like redirect hops, domain age when available, and why a warning was triggered. - Open a scanned website manually with Open in Browser, or share the link instead. Links never open on their own. - Join networks faster by scanning a Wi-Fi code, viewing the network name and type, then using Copy Password when your iPhone asks for it. - Save a contact card from a scanned code with Save Contact, or start an email, text message, or call from the matching result sheet. - Add a scanned event to Calendar, search the web for a retail barcode or book code, and copy or share plain text. - Find old scans in History with search, payload filters, safety filters, tags, swipe to delete, and multi-select delete. - Make your own QR code for a link, plain text, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, SMS, or calendar event with a live preview. - Keep created codes in My Library, then open, share, or delete them later. Perfect When That coffee shop Wi-Fi QR is taped to the counter and you just want to copy the password and get online. A parking meter sticker looks off, so you scan the QR code and read the warning before paying. You need a contact QR from a conference badge saved in one tap. You remember scanning a useful link months ago, but only part of the text comes to mind, so you search your history by value or tag. You want to send someone a Wi-Fi QR, so you build it in the Create tab and share the saved image. Why It Works QR Code Reader Scan Barcode helps people scan, check, save, and create QR codes without extra steps. It combines a quick QR scanner, barcode reader, QR maker, and searchable history in one place. The app stands out by keeping the most important checks on your phone and putting you in control of every action. Quishing Shield reviews risky link patterns before you open a page, and the browser button is always a manual tap. Helpful shortcuts can jump straight to scan, reopen your latest result, find saved Wi-Fi scans, or start a link QR code. Paid Features Upgrade for more ways to work with your scans: turn on a cloud threat feed for broader link checks, scan from more photos in a batch, export filtered history, add branded code styles, and use unlimited photo scanning. permission is only requested when you tap Save Contact. If you scan QR codes often, want a barcode scanner with memory, or need a QR code generator you can trust, give QR Code Reader Scan Barcode a try today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

QReation4 screens
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QReation at 4.4 against QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's 1.0. QReation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and monetization model 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. QR Code Reader Scan Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QReation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QReation holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QReation has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QReation ships an update every 5 days, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QReation versus QR Code Reader Scan Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQReationQR Code Reader Scan Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.Sandeep Bhandari

Customer experience

QReation

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QReation

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Pro$99.99

Questions

Is QReation free?
QReation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader Scan Barcode free?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QReation or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode?
QReation is rated higher. QReation averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while QR Code Reader Scan Barcode averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QReation or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode have ads?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode shows ads; QReation does not.
Which is updated more often, QReation or QR Code Reader Scan Barcode?
QReation ships an update every 5 days, and QR Code Reader Scan Barcode every 2 months. Most recently, QReation was updated on September 15, 2026 and QR Code Reader Scan Barcode on September 16, 2026.

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