# QR Code, Barcode Scanner

> QR Code, Barcode Scanner & Creator - Fast, Accurate, and Versatile

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hihoay.io
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 2,226,771
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (3,061 ratings)
- **Version:** 122.0.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2020-07-12
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater)
- **Website:** [https://taymay.io](https://taymay.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://taymay.io/policy.html](https://taymay.io/policy.html)

## Description

The **QR Code, Barcode Scanner & Creator** extension offers a comprehensive scanning solution that combines speed, accuracy, and versatility. Easily scan any QR code or barcode to quickly access information, or create personalized codes with custom details like web links, contact info, and promotions.

Designed with an intuitive user interface, this tool ensures a seamless scanning and creating experience. It's perfect for personal use, business needs, or sharing digital content securely, while prioritizing your privacy and data security. Simplify your digital interactions with this all-in-one scanner and creator extension.

## Rankings

- #42,190 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews split between praise for fast, useful scanning and ease of use, and strong complaints about intrusive ads and privacy concerns. Many users say the app works as described and is quick, but multiple reviewers report ad-heavy experiences, including disguised ads and tracking prompts, plus occasional reliability issues where scans don’t open links. Overall, fast performance and usefulness are noted benefits, while ad-heavy design and privacy worries are the main drawbacks.

### Pros

- Fast and efficient QR/barcode scanning
- Useful and functional; works as described
- Positive overall user experience and ease of use
- Generally reliable performance as praised by users

### Cons

- Intrusive, spammy ads including disguising ads as the app
- Ads and sign-up prompts raise privacy concerns and tracking worries
- Some users report reliability issues, with scans not always opening links
- Ads can disrupt usage and degrade the user experience

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.metools.barcode.qrcode.scanner.creater)