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Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps

NeoReader vs QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
NeoReader #5 in QR Code Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit NeoReader
QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play #6 in QR Code Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Gamma Play

NeoReader leads on 0 checks, QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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

NeoReader and QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for qr code scanner apps; NeoReader sits at #5 and QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play offers scan history; NeoReader doesn't.

NeoReader is the better fit for people scanning codes across devices and web pages. QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play is the better fit for android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups.

  • NeoReader fits best

    People scanning codes across devices and web pages

  • QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play fits best

    Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups

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Side by side

Feature NeoReader 7.9/10 Visit ↗ QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in QR Code Scanner Apps #6 in QR Code Scanner Apps
Best for People scanning codes across devices and web pages Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension Android
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features NeoReader 2/4 · QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 3/4
Scan history — ✓ (best)
Offline scanning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Flashlight support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ad-free option ✓ ✓
Specs
Codes supported Both Both
Platforms iOS, Android android
Our review
Pros
  • Reads QR codes and multiple 1D and 2D barcode formats.
  • Finds multiple codes in one image and previews contents before opening links.
  • Works offline after saving the engine; browser extension scans web pages.
  • 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
Cons
  • Original iPhone and Android apps have been retired; phone access is through a browser.
  • The scanner itself does not retain scan history.
  • Requires saving the scanner engine on a device before offline use.
  • Available only on Android
  • The free edition contains ads
  • Barcode price comparison is limited to products with scannable barcodes
Our verdict

NeoReader is a free browser-based scanner for people who need to read QR codes and barcodes across phones and computers. It supports QR codes and formats including EAN, UPC, Code 128, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417. Scanning can start from…

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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,…

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  1. NeoReaderQR Code Scanner Apps 7.9Free plan
  2. QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma PlayQR Code Scanner Apps 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NeoReader — where it wins

    • Reads QR codes and multiple 1D and 2D barcode formats.
    • Finds multiple codes in one image and previews contents before opening links.
    • Works offline after saving the engine; browser extension scans web pages.

    Where it doesn't

    • Original iPhone and Android apps have been retired; phone access is through a browser.
    • The scanner itself does not retain scan history.
    • Requires saving the scanner engine on a device before offline use.

  • 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
  • NeoReader7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free scanner for cameras, images and web pages, with offline use after saving its engine.

    Visit NeoReaderFull 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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