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[Android] QR/Barcode Scanner PRO Free (Was $3.59) @ Google Play

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[Android] QR/Barcode Scanner PRO Free (Was $3.59) @ Google Play
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AAA-A on 29/10/2021 - 16:54 play.google.com (3217 clicks)
Last edited 29/10/2021 - 16:58 by 1 other user

QR/Barcode Scanner PRO is currently Free.

Scores 4.7/5 after 9267 votes

QR/Barcode Scanner is extremely easy to use. To scan any code simply open the application and align the code. QR Code & Barcode Scanner will automatically recognize any QR Code or Barcode. When scanning the code, if it contains text you will instantly see it or if it’s a URL you can browse the site by pressing the browse button.

Key Features QR/Barcode Scanner PRO:

✔️ No Ads.
✔️ Scan all types of QR Code and Barcode.
✔️ Flashlight supported for low-light environments.
✔️ History auto saved for all created or scanned QR Code and Barcode.
✔️ Simple and easy to use.
✔️ Generate different type of QR Code and Barcode.
✔️ Batch scan mode.
✔️ Scan and share codes with your friends.
✔️ Scan image from Gallery.
✔️ No Internet connection required.

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  • gimli on 29/10/2021 - 16:58
    +10

    Is there a qr for this

  • abayliss on 29/10/2021 - 17:51
    +19

    Access to calendar and contacts? No thanks!

  • Tacooo on 29/10/2021 - 17:56
    +55

    You mean a feature that's baked into the default camera app actually still costs money?

    • dojomojo on 29/10/2021 - 17:58
      +3

      Also most mobile browsers have the feature built in, can't see the need for a separate app.

      • kimba88 on 29/10/2021 - 18:12
        +2

        I'm on the Galaxy s7 and require a separate app :-(

        • MINKx on 29/10/2021 - 18:14

          I think latest Samsung browser (or beta one) has the QR code scanner built-in)

          • kimba88 on 29/10/2021 - 18:19

            @MINKx: I'm unsure what you mean? Most people can just open their camera up and scan straight away. I have to find the app, open it, then scan.
            My phone has all the available updates on it, so I assume it won't be able to get the inbuilt scanner in the camera app?

            • lachhelix on 29/10/2021 - 18:39

              @kimba88: Yeah a few of the older phones don't have the capability built into the standard camera app - but the latest version of Google Chrome has the ability to scan QR codes (it's a pain in the ass to get to unless anyone knows a shortcut… Open a page, share a random page, choose the "scan" tab)

            • Pav42o on 29/10/2021 - 19:41
              +1

              @kimba88: download the Firefox app, it has a QR scanner built-in.

        • brocky2006 on 29/10/2021 - 19:03
          +1

          It's built into the Samsung browser

    • sween64 on 29/10/2021 - 18:29
      +3

      Remember torch apps on the iPhone…

      • jjooeell on 30/10/2021 - 00:06
        +1

        Kinda forgot that was a thing. How far we have come.

    • MonkDog on 29/10/2021 - 20:25

      I'm still using a Huawei Mate 10, it's not baked into the default camera app.

      So yeah, wow hey, imagine giving people a choice of what they use to do things?

      • Tacooo on 30/10/2021 - 05:14
        +2

        Plenty of free options too. But hey, if you want to pay $3.50 I'm not going to stop you.

    • gimli on 29/10/2021 - 21:07

      Pixel 6 pro still needs an app. Camera ap ai not good enough

      • SyntaxTerror on 30/10/2021 - 13:28
        +1

        Not sure what you're talking about here? The default camera app scans qr codes just fine.

        • gimli on 30/10/2021 - 15:10

          I think they just mean the ai is not as efficient maybe?

  • et tu brute on 29/10/2021 - 17:57

    Does anyone remember when there were barely 2 or 3 QR /Barcode reader apps in the Google Play store? You would try them ALL out to see which performed best for you.

    Just looked this one up in the Google Play store and there now appears to be hundreds of apps available :) My app is circa 2012 and it ain't broke, so I won't bother.

  • hopper on 29/10/2021 - 17:59

    Helpful for people using old android versions on their phones

  • luizmarin on 29/10/2021 - 18:10
    +8

    google lens is with android, why does someone needs an app to read QR codes?

    • gimli on 29/10/2021 - 21:07
      +1

      To read qr codes?

  • Diji1 on 29/10/2021 - 18:11
    +4

    QR codes are a terrible idea. The user has no idea what they're connecting to and replacing them with a malicious instance is as easy as printing a sticker and applying it.

    • Ibz on 29/10/2021 - 18:24

      Agreed. But that's why any qr app worth it's salt will display the url for you to check before clicking blindly

      • goingDHfast on 29/10/2021 - 19:41
        +2

        Often they use shortened URLs with a redirect in order to create a smaller/ faster scanning code

        • Ibz on 30/10/2021 - 00:09
          +1

          Yeah this is dumb. It's times like that where I'll grab the url and run it through urlscan.io or checkphish.ai to grab a screenshot. But the average person wouldn't, making it a great tool for malware distribution

      • gimli on 29/10/2021 - 21:08
        +1

        Salt increases blood pressure

        • Forfiet on 30/10/2021 - 19:39

          But iodine helps reduce blood pressure too….so…..

          • gimli on 30/10/2021 - 20:01
            +1

            @Forfiet: OP was using salt as an figure of expression. Didn't mean table salt…

            • Forfiet on 31/10/2021 - 06:53
              +1

              @gimli: I know I was being pedantic :P

    • hopper on 29/10/2021 - 18:53

      So are nfc

    • Chmmr on 30/10/2021 - 21:06

      If you think they're a terrible idea, you're not using them correctly.

  • dfg555 on 29/10/2021 - 18:48

    Useful for older devices.

  • liongalahad on 29/10/2021 - 18:56

    Pretty sure the standard camera app in most Android phones already does this by default…

    • Homr on 29/10/2021 - 20:52

      ^^this, I'm using the Barcode scanner pro but can't tell the difference between the camera app

  • jaimex2 on 29/10/2021 - 19:37

    Google goggles is better.

    Most android phones you can just hold the home button down and use lens.

  • HeyHeyHeyIsItADeal on 29/10/2021 - 22:29

    I dont get it. Dont you just use your phones camera and itll scan it automatically taking you to the page? Im pretty sure both Samsungs and iPhones do this.

    • lachhelix on 29/10/2021 - 22:38

      Current ones do but the older ones don't

  • pennypincher98 on 29/10/2021 - 23:37
    +7

    Quite a few upvotes but none of the commenters (thus far) have actually upvoted so far. Seems to be people have just seen FREE (was $X) and thought it was a good deal.

    There's countless free QR scanners out there if it's not baked into your camera or you can't/don't use Google Lens. The fact people seem to have paid for this is rather confusing.

    Edit: WTF ARE THESE PERMISSIONS

    This app has access to:
    Calendar
    read calendar events plus confidential information
    Contacts
    read your contacts
    Location
    approximate location (network-based)
    precise location (GPS and network-based)
    Phone
    directly call phone numbers
    Photos/Media/Files
    read the contents of your USB storage
    modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
    Storage
    read the contents of your USB storage
    modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
    Camera
    take pictures and videos
    Wi-Fi connection information
    view Wi-Fi connections
    Other
    view network connections
    connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
    full network access
    control vibration
    prevent device from sleeping

    • AAA-A on 30/10/2021 - 06:23

      I looked up App Permissions and I only have Camera permitted when the app is in use.

      Denied are,
      Calendar
      Contacts
      Files and Media
      Location
      Phone

      Where did you see all the others as clearly you have somewhere?

      • pennypincher98 on 30/10/2021 - 08:07
        +3

        Under the view details of the permissions tag.

        Updates to QR/Barcode Scanner PRO may automatically add additional capabilities within each group.

        Furthermore, seems that it can further add to these permissions if you've already approved the category (which most would probably just click through already)

        Just use Safe QR by Trend Micro. No ads, basically no permissions and a company a lot more trustworthy.

        The following permissions are required for optimal protection and service.
        • Camera: Used to scan codes and detect other supported readable formats
        • Storage: To view and scan existing photos or images

        • AAA-A on 30/10/2021 - 08:34
          +1

          Thanks for sharing the details. Looks a great alternative.

  • silenthillrocks on 30/10/2021 - 06:31

    Always free and open source:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.barcodesca…

  • Tamps on 30/10/2021 - 08:39

    The default camera app on iOS and Android can scan QR codes

  • Loopholio on 30/10/2021 - 10:07
    +2

    I recommend QR Code Scanner. The only permissions it requires are camera and vibration.

  • aidenh37 on 01/11/2021 - 00:16

    Absolutely terrible idea. If your phone and/or browser doesn't scan QR codes natively, use Google Lens or something that doesn't require money and access to everything.

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