QR & Barcode Scanner

QR & Barcode Scanner at a glance

QR & Barcode Scanner by TeaCapps is a general-purpose reader for QR codes and common product barcodes. It suits anyone who needs to open a link, check a product code, connect to Wi-Fi, or turn scanned information into a useful action without keeping a separate tool for each format. With 100,000,000+ installs and a 4.59 rating from more than 3.5 million reviews, it is one of the better-known apps in the Productivity category.

What it can read and do

The scanner supports formats including QR, Data Matrix, UPC, and EAN. Results are handled according to their content rather than shown as raw text only. A scan may offer to open a website, join a wireless network, create a calendar entry, or save contact details. It can also use an image as the scan source, which is useful when a code is displayed on another screen or cannot be reached directly with the camera.

Useful details for regular scanning

A built-in flashlight helps with dark packaging and poorly lit rooms, while pinch-to-zoom is useful for codes that are small or far away. Scan history can be kept without a stated limit, and records can be exported as CSV files. That makes the app practical beyond occasional shopping checks, including simple stock lists or repeated workplace scans.

Privacy and everyday limits

The app is designed to keep permissions focused. Image scanning does not require storage access, and sharing contact information does not require access to the address book. Web results can use Google Safe Browsing and Chrome Custom Tabs for an added layer of caution. There is no automatic cloud synchronisation for scan history, so moving records between devices requires an export. The interface is functional rather than elaborate, but most users should be able to start scanning immediately.