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20+ Best QR Code Reader, Scan Barcode Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

QR Code Reader, Scan Barcode is A tier, #10 of 28 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 · 1,441,267 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 · 670,122 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 · 140,219 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 · 73,262 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 · 29,257 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 90
    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 · 13,032 ratings · score 90
    Scans QR codes and barcodes with the iPhone camera, and can also create and share QR codes.
  8. 8
    QR Code Reader & Code ScannerA
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 46,108 ratings · score 89
    Utilities app that scans QR codes and product barcodes, keeps a searchable scan history, and creates QR codes.
  9. 9
    QR Code & Barcode Scanner app.A
    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 5,433 ratings · score 88
    Scans QR codes and barcodes with the phone camera and generates QR codes for links, contact details and Wi-Fi access.
  10. 11
    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.
  11. 12
    QR Code Reader+Generator ProA
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,954 ratings · score 85
    Scans and generates QR codes and barcodes, with scan history saved and exportable within the app.
  12. 13
    QR Code Reader ®A
    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 14,145 ratings · score 85
    Scans QR codes, barcodes and documents, creates custom QR codes, and stores scan history in one iOS utility app.
  13. 14
    قارئ الباركود - Barcode readerB
    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 2,594 ratings · score 82
    Scans QR codes and barcodes, generates QR codes, and previews scanned codes before you open them.
  14. 15
    QR Code Reader, Barcode ScanB
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 7,605 ratings · score 82
    Scans QR codes, barcodes, documents and product photos, and creates QR codes and barcodes for sharing.
  15. 16
    Barcode Scanner QR Code ReaderB
    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 2,110 ratings · score 78
    Scans QR codes and barcodes with the iPhone camera, with options to search products online, generate codes, and keep.
  16. 17
    Scan QR Code.B
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 15,731 ratings · score 78
    Scans QR codes and barcodes, creates and shares QR codes, and keeps a record of scanned and created codes.
  17. 18
    QR & Barcode Scanner MaxB
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 2,698 ratings · score 78
    Scans QR codes and barcodes with the camera or saved photos, and creates QR codes for links, contacts, Wi-Fi and more.
  18. 19
    QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhoneB
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 49,680 ratings · score 75
    Free QR code and barcode scanner and creator for iPhone and iPad, with a 2FA authenticator and scan history.
  19. 20
    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.
  20. 21
    QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・B
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 96,187 ratings · score 71
    Scans and creates QR codes and barcodes, with scan history synced via iCloud and exportable as a CSV file.
  21. 22
    Barcode Scanner - Price FinderC
    Free · ★ 4.9 · 4,622 ratings · score 68
    Scans barcodes and QR codes and checks major online retailers for the best price.
  22. 23
    QR Code Barcode Scanner & ReadC
    Free download · ★ 4.3 · 3,519 ratings · score 68
    Utilities app by SINPEAK PTE. LTD. on the App Store.
  23. 24
    SkyBlueScan: QR Code ScannerC
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 4,004 ratings · score 65
    Pocket Scanner for Barcode, QR
  24. 25
    Barcode Scanner - QR ScannerC
    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 42,287 ratings · score 65
    Shopping app by MD Mokammal Hossain on the App Store.
  25. 26
    Scan QR Code & BarcodeD
    Free download · ★ 4.8 · 2,041 ratings · score 56
    Utilities app by Mars Mobile LLC on the App Store.
  26. 27
    Qr-Code Scanner & Creator AppD
    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 3,609 ratings · score 55
    Utilities app by BLUE CODE APPS LTD on the App Store.
  27. 28
    Buycott - Barcode Scanner & QR Bar Code ScannerD
    $1.99 · ★ 4.5 · 2,413 ratings · score 53
    Shopping app by Buycott Inc. on the App Store.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to QR Code Reader, Scan Barcode on iPhone?
QR Reader for iPhone, S tier, #1 in barcode scanning.
Is there a free alternative to QR Code Reader, Scan Barcode?
Yes: QR Reader for iPhone (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above QR Code Reader, Scan Barcode?
Yes. 9 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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