Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps
Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner vs QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play
Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner 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
- Highest scorePrivacy QR And Barcode Scanner · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner scores higher on our rubric for qr code scanner apps: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play offers ad-free option; Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner doesn't.
Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner is the better fit for android users prioritizing private offline scanning. QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play is the better fit for android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups.
- Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner fits best
Android users prioritizing private offline scanning
- QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play fits best
Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups
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Side by side
| Feature | Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in QR Code Scanner Apps | #6 in QR Code Scanner Apps |
| Best for | Android users prioritizing private offline scanning | Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner 3/4 · QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 3/4 | ||
| Scan history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline scanning | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Flashlight support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ad-free option | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Codes supported | Both | Both |
| Platforms | android | android |
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| Our verdict | Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner is a free, open-source Android app from Laert for people who want to scan QR codes and common barcodes without an internet connection. It handles QR Code, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and Code 39 formats, then lets… 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
Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner — where it wins
- Scans QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and Code 39 formats offline
- Works without network permission and keeps scan history
- Can scan device images and offers flashlight and focus controls
Where it doesn't
- Available for Android only
- Focused on scanning rather than creating QR codes
- No desktop or iOS app for cross-platform 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
- Privacy QR And Barcode Scanner9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android scanner for QR codes and common barcodes, built to work offline.
Visit LaertFull 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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