# QR Code Scanner & Barcode

> QR code scanner and Barcode reader app for anyone

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.falcon.barcodescanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.falcon.barcodescanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.falcon.barcodescanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simpfox
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,718,839
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (2,783 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-28
- **First published:** 2018-03-09
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.falcon.barcodescanner)
- **Website:** [https://simpfox.com/](https://simpfox.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://falconsecuritylab.github.io/qrscanner/](https://falconsecuritylab.github.io/qrscanner/)

## Description

The QR Code Scanner & Barcode Reader app offers a reliable and efficient way to scan and decode all types of QR codes and barcodes. With features like automatic detection, flashlight support for dark environments, pinch-to-zoom, and auto-focus, it ensures quick and accurate scanning.

Users can scan various codes including contacts, URLs, Wi-Fi, product info, promotions, and more. The app also provides a history feature to revisit past scans, the ability to create and share QR codes, and supports multiple barcode formats such as Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, and Code 39. Ideal for individuals and businesses needing efficient code processing.

## Rankings

- #36,995 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.falcon.barcodescanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: many users praise accuracy, ease of use, and call the app excellent, while multiple reviews report it fails to scan or is unreliable. Several users also mention intrusive ads or redirects to shopping. Overall, praised for usability and accuracy by some but hampered by scanning failures and ads for others.

### Pros

- Accurate and successfully scans codes (multiple users)
- Easy to use / user-friendly (several positive mentions)
- Highly rated — many users call it great/best/excellent

### Cons

- Fails to scan or doesn't work reliably (numerous complaints)
- Displays ads or redirects to shopping instead of scanning (multiple reports)
- Inconsistent performance — users report scanning failures and need for improvement

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.falcon.barcodescanner)