Comparison

QReation vs Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

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 directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Save and manage your created codes for quick access, and view them on your wrist for ultimate convenience.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes
  • Scan QR codes
  • Save and edit QR codes
  • View QR codes on Apple Watch
  • Create 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

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.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Compare prices
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share scanned codes
Features
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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

Screenshots

QReation4 screens
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner at 43% against QReation's 0%. Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). QReation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. QReation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QReation's written reviews are positive against 43% of Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QReation ships an update every 2 weeks, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QReation versus Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQReationSafe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerge-nie inc.Yen Nguyen Thi Hai

Customer experience

QReation

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

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

QReation

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PREMIUM Scanner$3.997 Days
  • Yearly PREMIUM Scanner$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PREMIUM Scanner$29.99

Questions

Is QReation free?
QReation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QReation or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is rated higher. QReation averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do QReation or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner have ads?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner shows ads; QReation does not.
Which is updated more often, QReation or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
QReation ships an update every 2 weeks, and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, QReation was updated on November 6, 2026 and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner on November 6, 2026.

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