Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps
Jam Pad vs QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play
Jam Pad leads on 0 checks, QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresQR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play · 3 of 4
Jam Pad and QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for qr code scanner apps; Jam Pad sits at #2 and QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Jam Pad is the better fit for android users looking to make beats, not scan codes. QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play is the better fit for android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups.
- Jam Pad fits best
Android users looking to make beats, not scan codes
- QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play fits best
Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups
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Side by side
| Feature | Jam Pad 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in QR Code Scanner Apps | #6 in QR Code Scanner Apps |
| Best for | Android users looking to make beats, not scan codes | Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Jam Pad 0/4 · QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 3/4 | ||
| Scan history | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Offline scanning | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Flashlight support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Ad-free option | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Codes supported | Not checked yet | Both |
| Platforms | mobile | android |
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| Our verdict | Jam Pad is a mobile music-making app from Uminate for creating beats, melodies and tracks on Android. Its tools include AI-assisted beat and melody generation, drum-pad composition, sound packs, samples and loops, BPM control, live effects… Read the review → |
QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play is an Android app for people who need to read both QR codes and barcodes, whether for everyday links and contact details or product lookups. It automatically scans supported codes and handles URLs, ISBNs,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Jam Pad — where it wins
- AI-assisted beat and melody generation
- Sound packs, samples, loops and custom sound import
- Drum pads, BPM control, recording and live effects
Where it doesn't
- Does not scan QR codes or barcodes
- Android-only mobile app
- Free app includes advertising and optional in-app purchases
QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play — where it wins
- Reads varied QR and barcode content, including Wi-Fi and contact details
- Batch scans codes and scans images from the device gallery
- Exports scans as CSV or TXT and compares product prices online
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android
- The free edition contains ads
- Barcode price comparison is limited to products with scannable barcodes
- Jam Pad7.9/10 · Free plan
Jam Pad makes beats and melodies on Android, but it is not a QR code scanner.
Visit Jam PadFull verdict → - QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play7.9/10 · Free plan
A capable Android scanner with batch scans, exports, and barcode price comparisons.
Visit Gamma PlayFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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