# QR & Barcode Scanner

> Barcode Scanner is the fastest free barcode reader and generator app ever!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simpleapp.barcode.scanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Easy inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,543,953
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (16,224 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-25
- **First published:** 2017-01-04
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simpleapp.barcode.scanner)
- **Website:** [https://www.tongsoftinfo.com](https://www.tongsoftinfo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/easyinc-barcodescanner](https://sites.google.com/view/easyinc-barcodescanner)

## Description

**QR & Barcode Scanner** is a powerful and user-friendly app that lets you quickly scan and generate all major barcode formats using your device's camera. This fast and secure tool automatically recognizes QR codes and barcodes without needing to press a button, instantly displaying text, URLs, contacts, or other encoded information. When scanning URLs, it seamlessly directs you to the linked website for a smooth user experience.

In addition to scanning, the app allows you to easily create personalized barcodes and QR codes with your own information. Whether decoding text, emails, ISBNs, phone numbers, or calendar events, this versatile scanner covers all essential needs. Completely free to use, QR & Barcode Scanner ensures a simple and efficient solution for everyday barcode scanning and generation tasks.

## Rankings

- #38,769 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.simpleapp.barcode.scanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users commonly praise the app for being easy to use, fast and reliable, and many leave high ratings and strong recommendations. The main recurring complaint is advertising: multiple reviews report intrusive or persistent ads (including push ads on unlock), excessive ad volume, and related battery drain, which some find very irritating.

### Pros

- Easy and simple to use – many users call it user‑friendly and recommend it
- Fast and reliable barcode scanning (several reviews call it the best/fastest)
- Well liked/highly rated – multiple reviews give 5 stars or praise it as excellent or a lifesaver

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and push notifications (several reviews say the app pushes ads, including on unlock)
- Too many ads — users find advertising excessive and irritating
- Reported battery drain related to the app’s background/ad behavior

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