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20+ Best QR Code Reader & Code Scanner Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner is A tier, #8 of 26 in barcode scanning. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1. 1
   QR Reader for iPhoneShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 1,440,860 ratings · score 98

   Scans QR codes, barcodes, documents and business cards; also creates custom QR codes and tracks expiry dates.
2. 2
   QR Code Reader ·Shigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 670,118 ratings · score 98

   Scans QR codes and barcodes, generates QR codes, and keeps scan history, folders and CSV export.
3. 3
   QR Code Reader/QR Scanner AppShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 140,215 ratings · score 96

   Scans 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes, with optional AI-generated QR code creation and a saved scan history.
4. 4
   QR Code Reader,Barcode ScannerShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 73,208 ratings · score 95

   Scans QR codes and barcodes with the camera, and can also generate QR codes and barcodes and keep a scan history.
5. 5
   QR Pro - Code Reader & CreatorShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.5 · 29,223 ratings · score 91

   Scans and generates QR codes and barcodes, saves them to a library, and optionally syncs across Apple devices via…
6. 6
   QR Code Reader*Barcode ScannerShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 23,212 ratings · score 91

   Scans QR codes and barcodes with the camera, media library or typed serial numbers, and saves and exports them.
7. 7
   Scan QR Code NowA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 13,013 ratings · score 90

   Scans QR codes and barcodes with the iPhone camera, and can also create and share QR codes.
8. 9
   QR Code & Barcode Scanner app.A

   Free download · ★ 4.7 · 5,433 ratings · score 87

   Scans QR codes and barcodes with the phone camera and generates QR codes for links, contact details and Wi-Fi access.
9. 10
   Price Scanner BarcodeA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 17,595 ratings · score 86

   Scans barcodes and QR codes with the camera to compare prices and show coupons and deals from listed stores.
10. 11
    QR Code Reader ®A

    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 14,141 ratings · score 85

    Scans QR codes, barcodes and documents, creates custom QR codes, and stores scan history in one iOS utility app.
11. 12
    QR Code Reader, Barcode ScanA

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 7,603 ratings · score 82

    Scans QR codes, barcodes, documents and product photos, and creates QR codes and barcodes for sharing.
12. 13
    Scan QR Code.B

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 15,730 ratings · score 78

    Scans QR codes and barcodes, creates and shares QR codes, and keeps a record of scanned and created codes.
13. 14
    QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhoneB

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 49,679 ratings · score 75

    Free QR code and barcode scanner and creator for iPhone and iPad, with a 2FA authenticator and scan history.
14. 15
    QR Code Reader + QR ScannerB

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 6,814 ratings · score 73

    Scans QR codes and barcodes and generates QR codes, including Wi-Fi, URL and contact codes.
15. 16
    QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・B

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 96,136 ratings · score 71

    Scans and creates QR codes and barcodes, with scan history synced via iCloud and exportable as a CSV file.
16. 17
    Barcode Scanner - Price FinderC

    Free download · ★ 4.9 · 4,615 ratings · score 68

    Utilities app by Allied Media Corp on the App Store.
17. 18
    QR Code Reader+Generator ProC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,952 ratings · score 67

    Barcode Scanner: Scan & Maker
18. 19
    QR Code Reader, Scan BarcodeC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 3,735 ratings · score 66

    QR Reader & Barcode Scanner
19. 20
    QR & Barcode Scanner MaxC

    Free download · ★ 4.6 · 2,695 ratings · score 66

    Utilities app by J.K. Mobile LLC on the App Store.
20. 21
    Barcode Scanner - QR ScannerC

    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 42,286 ratings · score 64

    Shopping app by MD Mokammal Hossain on the App Store.
21. 22
    قارئ الباركود - Barcode readerC

    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 2,594 ratings · score 63

    Utilities app by Bedouinapps Ltd on the App Store.
22. 23
    QR Code Barcode Scanner & ReadD

    Free download · ★ 4.3 · 3,521 ratings · score 53

    Utilities app by SINPEAK PTE. LTD. on the App Store.
23. 24
    SkyBlueScan: QR Code ScannerF

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 4,004 ratings · score 42

    Pocket Scanner for Barcode, QR
24. 25
    Qr-Code Scanner & Creator AppF

    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 3,608 ratings · score 39

    Utilities app by BLUE CODE APPS LTD on the App Store.
25. 26
    Buycott - Barcode Scanner & QR Bar Code ScannerF

    $1.99 · ★ 4.5 · 2,413 ratings · score 39

    Shopping app by Buycott Inc. on the App Store.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to QR Code Reader & Code Scanner on iPhone?

QR Reader for iPhone, S tier, #1 in barcode scanning.

Is there a free alternative to QR Code Reader & Code Scanner?

Yes: QR Reader for iPhone (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above QR Code Reader & Code Scanner?

Yes. 7 apps rank above it in barcode scanning: QR Reader for iPhone (#1), QR Code Reader · (#2), QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App (#3) and more.

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