Simple QR AlternativesQR Code Readers & Barcode Scanners like Simple QR

Simple QR is described as 'FOSS app to scan, create and store QR codes with a simple UI and experience. No backend service connected. No data collected. No ads' and is a QR Code Reader in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Simple QR for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, F-Droid and Android Tablet apps. The best Simple QR alternative is Barcode Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple QR are Binary Eye, Barcode & QR Code Scanner, QR Scanner (PFA) and ZBar bar code reader.

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Simple QR alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. Barcode Scanner icon

    Barcode Scanner

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    Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, calendar events, and more.

    62 Barcode Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Focusing on QR code on monitor
    Discontinued

    "The project is in maintenance mode, meaning, changes are driven by contributed patches. Only bug fixes and minor enhancements will be considered. The Barcode Scanner app can no longer be published, so it's unlikely any changes will be accepted for it. There is otherwise no active development or roadmap for this project. It is DIY." https://github.com/zxing/zxing

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  QR Code Recognition

    Barcode Scanner VS Simple QR

     

    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Simple QR.

    • Barcode Scanner is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simple QR.

    • Barcode Scanner is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
    • Barcode Scanner is Privacy focusedSimple QR is not according to our users
  2. Binary Eye icon

    Binary Eye

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    Binary Eye is a free and open source app that can scan and generate various barcodes. It supports portrait and landscape orientation, inverted codes, Material Design and checksum verification.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Barcode Scanner
    3.  QR Code Reader
    4.  Material design
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Link Tracking
    9.  OCR
    10.  Scan history
    11.  No Tracking

    Binary Eye VS Simple QR

     
  4. Barcode & QR Code Scanner icon

    Barcode & QR Code Scanner

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    Barcode scanner is a free and open source app which allow to read and generate barcodes. It can collect information about food products, cosmetics and books.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Barcode & QR Code Scanner screenshot 1
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    Barcode & QR Code Scanner screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Barcode Scanner
    2.  QR Code Reader
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Musicbrainz support

    Barcode & QR Code Scanner VS Simple QR

     
  5. QR Scanner (PFA) icon

    QR Scanner (PFA)

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    Experience a privacy-centered, ad-free QR scanner that detects harmful QR codes and supports offline functionality. From SECUSO, this lightweight app offers dark mode without requiring registration, prioritizing security and ease of use. Open-source for transparency.

    14 QR Scanner (PFA) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    QR Scanner (PFA) screenshot 1
    QR Scanner (PFA) screenshot 2
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No registration required
    5.  QR Code Recognition
    6.  Scanner

    QR Scanner (PFA) VS Simple QR

     
  6. ZBar bar code reader icon

    ZBar bar code reader

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    ZBar Bar Code Reader is an open source software suite for reading bar codes from various sources, such as video streams, image files and raw intensity sensors. It supports EAN-13/UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, QR Code and SQ Code.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ZBar bar code reader screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Webcam Support

    ZBar bar code reader VS Simple QR

     

    • ZBar bar code reader is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Simple QR.

    • ZBar bar code reader is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
    • ZBar bar code reader is Lightweight and Privacy focusedSimple QR is not according to our users
  7. Decoder icon

    Decoder

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    Scan and Generate QR Codes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Decoder screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Decoder VS Simple QR

     
    Comments about Decoder as an Alternative to Simple QR
    LinuxDoge
    Positive Jan 11, 2024
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    On Linux this is the best alternative.

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    Decoder icon
    • Decoder is Free and Open SourceSimple QR is also Free and Open Source
    • Decoder is Privacy focused and LightweightSimple QR is not according to our users
  9. QR Droid icon

    QR Droid

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    Scan any QR code from your camera, read from QRs shown in Android browser, saved in your SD card or any QR image given its Internet URL.

    52 QR Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Android
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    QR Droid VS Simple QR

     
  10. Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode icon

    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode

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    The Code Scan app can read nearly all 1D and 2D barcodes, including MicroQR Codes, VDS, VDS-NC, ICVC, QR-Code, EAN Codes, ITF Codes, DataMatrix, rMQR, and more. The app can adjust the camera zoom for small codes and use the camera light for scanning in dark environments.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline

    Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode VS Simple QR

     

    • Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Simple QR.

    • Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode is Free and ProprietarySimple QR is Free and Open Source
    • Code Scan - Scan Any Barcode is Privacy focused and LightweightSimple QR is not according to our users
  11. Obsqr icon

    Obsqr

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    obsqr is an open-source, fast and lightweight QR scanner for Android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Obsqr screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.0) is from October 2016.

    Obsqr VS Simple QR

     
  12. Q.tk: QR Code Scanner icon

    Q.tk: QR Code Scanner

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    Here is the solution for all your QR Code scanning issues with our Q.tk Scanner. The Q.tk Scanner is a skillfully advanced but simple App designed to do exactly what it sounds like – Scan, Decode and Read QR codes.

    22 Q.tk: QR Code Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    Q.tk: QR Code Scanner screenshot 1
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    Q.tk: QR Code Scanner VS Simple QR

     
  13. QR Scanner Rewards icon

    QR Scanner Rewards

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    Free, Fast and Easy to use, QR Code & Barcode Reader App. No Ads. Download the only QR Scanner that also rewards you for inviting others and lets you collect digital loyalty stamps from nearby merchants. Available for all countries.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    QR Scanner Rewards screenshot 1
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    QR Scanner Rewards screenshot 3

    QR Scanner Rewards Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  User Rating
    3.  Earn Rewards
    4.  Location-based
    5.  Rewards
    6.  QR Code Recognition
    7.  Loyalty Program
    8.  Loyalty Cards
    9.  Local Search

    QR Scanner Rewards VS Simple QR

     
  14. Insta QR Barcode Scan icon

    Insta QR Barcode Scan

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    The most popular barcode & QR scanner optimized, Scan QR, DataMatrix and UPC/EAN (a.k.a. "Supermarket") codes.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Android
    Insta QR Barcode Scan screenshot 1

    Insta QR Barcode Scan VS Simple QR

     
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