# Barcode Scanner - QR Scanner

> QR Code Reader & Scanner

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1210662415](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1210662415)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1210662415`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MD Mokammal Hossain
- **Category:** Shopping
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (42,189 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-04-05
- **First published:** 2017-03-04
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barcode-scanner-qr-scanner/id1210662415)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/qrreader/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/qrreader/privacy-policy)

## Description

Barcode Scanner - QR Scanner provides fast QR and barcode scanning, stores scans in history, and lets you share results via SMS, Email, or social networks. It displays decoded codes on screen and can open URLs directly in your browser.

In addition, it includes a complete QR Code Generator to create codes for emails, contacts, URLs, phone numbers, and more. It also supports a flashlight for low-light scanning and offers an optional auto-renewing subscription for premium features.

## Rankings

- #7,280 — Overall
- #24 — code
- #28 — qr code

## Review summary

Overall, reviews show poor reliability and a heavy paywall. The top issues are that scanning requires a paid subscription, with frequent upsell prompts and charges during a free trial. Many users report the app cannot read common barcodes or QR codes, making it unusable. Several reviewers describe the pricing as dishonest or a scam. Additional complaints include unclear instructions and a clunky, non-user-friendly interface, plus intermittent UI glitches. There are few positive notes in the sample, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with this app.

### Cons

- Requires paid subscription just to use the scanner, with ongoing charges and upsell prompts
- Does not reliably read barcodes or QR codes, rendering it unusable for many items
- Frequent intrusive pop-ups urging upgrades or trial extensions
- Pricing/billing is perceived as dishonest or a scam by multiple reviewers
- Unclear instructions and a non-user-friendly UX, with features often blocked behind payment

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1210662415)