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Functional QR scanner and barcode reader that requires little storage space.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedHugely popularLoved by usersTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.61
- 3,752,267 ratings
- Installs
- 460 million
- Last updated
- March 26, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 9.34 MB
QR & Barcode Scanner is one of the most installed apps on Google Play, with 460 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 3,752,267 ratings. Its best ranking is #7 in Top Free, Productivity in Portugal.
Pros & Cons
- Free to use with a lightweight footprint
- Supports all common barcode formats plus image-based scanning
- Emphasizes minimal permissions and privacy-friendly flow
- CSV export and cloud storage options for history
- Ad-supported (Facebook Ads, AdMob) which may affect user experience
- Broad permission requests (location, storage, contacts) may raise privacy concerns
- Some features rely on external services or generated links, which may impact offline use
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on QR & Barcode Scanner for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By TeaCapps, from Google PlayDescription by TeaCapps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Scan any QR code or barcode to get additional information including results from popular online services; Amazon, eBay and Google - 100% FREE!
ALL COMMON FORMATS
Scan all common barcode formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39 and many more.
RELEVANT ACTIONS
Open URLs, connect to WiFi hotspots, add calendar events, read VCards, find product and price information, etc.
SECURITY AND PERFORMANCE
Protect yourself from malicious links with Chrome Custom Tabs featuring Google Safe Browsing technology and profit from shorter loading times.
MINIMAL PERMISSIONS
Scan an image without giving access to your device storage. Even share contact data as QR code without giving access to your address book!
SCAN FROM IMAGES
Detect codes within picture files or scan directly using the camera.
FLASHLIGHT AND ZOOM
Activate the flashlight for reliable scans in dark environments and use pinch-to-zoom to read barcodes even from far distances.
CREATE AND SHARE
Share arbitrary data such as website links with the built-in QR code generator by displaying them on your screen as a QR code and scanning them with another device.
CUSTOM SEARCH OPTIONS
Get specific information by adding custom websites into the barcode search (i.e. your favorite shopping website).
CSV EXPORT AND ANNOTATIONS
Manage unlimited history and export it (as CSV file). Import it to Excel or save it to any cloud storage such as Google Drive. Annotate your scans and manage product inventory or implement quality assurance in your small business!
Enjoy one of the best QR code reader apps available for smartphones and tablets running Android 6.0 or higher.
Supported QR codes:
• website links (URL)
• contact data (MeCard, vCard, vcf)
• calendar events
• WiFi hotspot access information
• geo locations
• phone call information
• email, SMS and MATMSG
Barcodes and two-dimensional codes:
• article numbers (EAN, UPC, JAN, GTIN, ISBN)
• Codabar or Codeabar
• Code 39, Code 93 and Code 128
• Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
• PDF417
• GS1 DataBar (RSS-14)
• Aztec Code
• Data Matrix
QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in the United States and other countries.
Recent changes:
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 18
- App size
- 9.34 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by QR & Barcode Scanner
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.3.6-L
- Launched
- June 2016
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 2.5 million
- Per day
- 84 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ million
- Launched
- June 2016
Installs over time
QR & Barcode Scanner has been installed 460 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 84 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #7
- Chart
- Top Free
- Productivity
- Country
- Portugal
Google Play Rankings for QR & Barcode Scanner
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | France | Overall | Top Free |
| 98 | Germany | Overall | Top Free |
| 49 | Italy | Overall | Top Free |
| 10 | France | Productivity | Top Free |
| 54 | Spain | Overall | Top Free |
| 59 | Austria | Overall | Top Free |
| 12 | Germany | Productivity | Top Free |
| 135 | Japan | Overall | Top Free |
| 7 | Portugal | Productivity | Top Free |
| 71 | Czech Republic | Overall | Top Free |
Ranking history in France
About the app and developer
About QR & Barcode Scanner
QR & Barcode Scanner is a productivity app developed by TeaCapps.
Install Statistics
QR & Barcode Scanner has been installed 460 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 2.5 million times. It is ranked #10 in productivity.
User Ratings
QR & Barcode Scanner is rated 4.61 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 3.8 million ratings.
App Information
QR & Barcode Scanner is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 9.34 MB. The latest version available is 3.3.6-L. The last update was on March 26, 2026.
Technical Requirements
QR & Barcode Scanner requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2016.
QR & Barcode Scanner is made and published by TeaCapps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with TeaCapps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to TeaCapps and are shown as published on Google Play.
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