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Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps

QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play vs Qrafter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
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
Qrafter #7 in QR Code Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Qrafter

QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play leads on 0 checks, Qrafter on 0, and 5 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

QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play and Qrafter score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for qr code scanner apps; QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play sits at #6 and Qrafter at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play is the better fit for android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups. Qrafter is the better fit for apple users needing offline and inventory scanning.

  • QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play fits best

    Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups

  • Qrafter fits best

    Apple users needing offline and inventory scanning

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Side by side

Feature QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Qrafter 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #6 in QR Code Scanner Apps #7 in QR Code Scanner Apps
Best for Android users wanting batch scans and barcode lookups Apple users needing offline and inventory scanning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile, Desktop
Platforms Android iOS, macOS
Support Email Email
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play 3/4 · Qrafter 2/4
Scan history ✓ ✓
Offline scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Flashlight support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ad-free option ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Codes supported Both Both
Platforms android ios, macos
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Reads QR and several other code formats, including codes in photos
  • Works offline and protects searchable scan history with Face ID or Touch ID
  • Batch inventory scanning can send data to a custom API endpoint
Cons
  • Available only on Android
  • The free edition contains ads
  • Barcode price comparison is limited to products with scannable barcodes
  • Limited to iOS and macOS, with the Mac version running as an iPad app
  • Inventory workflows depend on configuring a custom API endpoint
  • Paid in-app purchase prices are shown without billing periods
Our verdict

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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Qrafter combines a QR code and barcode scanner with code creation and history management for Apple users. It supports QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, and other barcode formats, and can scan codes from photos or handle multiple…

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

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Qrafter — where it wins

    • Reads QR and several other code formats, including codes in photos
    • Works offline and protects searchable scan history with Face ID or Touch ID
    • Batch inventory scanning can send data to a custom API endpoint

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to iOS and macOS, with the Mac version running as an iPad app
    • Inventory workflows depend on configuring a custom API endpoint
    • Paid in-app purchase prices are shown without billing periods
  • QR & Barcode Scanner by Gamma Play7.9/10 · Free plan

    A capable Android scanner with batch scans, exports, and barcode price comparisons.

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  • Qrafter7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused Apple scanner with offline use, protected history, and batch inventory tools.

    Visit QrafterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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