QR Droid review
A feature-rich Android scanner with code creation and Google Drive sync.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
QR Droid is an Android utility for scanning, creating and sharing QR codes, barcodes and Data Matrix codes. Its range suits solo users who want more than camera scanning: it can read a code from a browser, an SD card or a saved image, then keep scans organized in a sortable, groupable history. It also creates codes from contacts, bookmarks, maps and installed apps, and offers widgets for opening sections such as history and bookmarks.
The feature set extends into editing and sharing. Users can edit scanned QR codes, create extended QR codes for text and contacts, and synchronize codes with Google Drive. That combination makes QR Droid a fit for Android users who move between scanning and managing codes, rather than people looking only for a quick reader. Google Drive is its listed integration; the product is mobile-only, so it is not suited to workflows that require an iOS app or desktop access.
QR Droid is freemium, with a free plan, while its Google Play listing says the app contains ads and in-app purchases. The listing also reports a last update of December 11, 2018, a relevant consideration for anyone weighing ongoing maintenance or purchase functionality. The app may suit users comfortable with an older Android utility and its ad-supported listing; those who need a current update cadence or a cross-platform scanner should consider alternatives. Support is listed by email, and Google Drive synchronization is the central ecosystem connection.
QR Droid pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans QR, barcode and Data Matrix codes from several sources
- Creates and edits codes, including extended text and contact codes
- Organizes scan history and synchronizes codes with Google Drive
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on Android
- Google Play listing says it contains ads and in-app purchases
- Last updated December 11, 2018, according to its Google Play listing
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