# QR & Barcode Scanner

> Functional QR scanner and barcode reader that requires little storage space.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.teacapps.barcodescanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TeaCapps
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 452,177,662
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,752,074 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.5-L
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-26
- **First published:** 2016-06-17
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teacapps.barcodescanner)
- **Website:** [https://teacapps.com](https://teacapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.qrbot.net/privacy.html](https://app.qrbot.net/privacy.html)

## Description

QR & Barcode Scanner is a compact, high-performance QR code scanner and barcode reader for Android. Scan QR codes and all common barcode formats (QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128 and more) using your camera or images. The app protects you with Chrome Custom Tabs and Google Safe Browsing, uses minimal permissions, and supports relevant actions such as opening URLs, connecting to Wi‑Fi hotspots, adding calendar events, reading vCards, and more.

Built for productivity and small businesses, it includes a built-in QR generator, pinch-to-zoom and flashlight for difficult scans, custom search sites (e.g., Amazon/eBay), unlimited history with CSV export and annotations for inventory or QA, and no address book or storage access required to scan contacts or images. Supports Android 6.0+ and provides fast, reliable scanning with tools for sharing and managing scan data.

## Rankings

- #336 — Overall
- #198 — Productivity (Free)
- #3 — qr code
- #17 — scan
- #25 — query

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `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.teacapps.barcodescanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise QR & Barcode Scanner as fast and easy to use, with many considering it among the best scanner apps. However, there are recurring downsides: compatibility issues on older devices and occasional problems reading certain QR codes on some phones. The sentiment remains largely positive despite these hiccups.

### Pros

- Fast to download and fast to use.
- Regarded as one of the best scanner apps by multiple reviewers.
- Generally easy to use with a positive overall experience.

### Cons

- Scanning may not work on older devices / certain phones.
- Occasional scanning issues with specific QR codes on some devices.

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