Here's how to scan a QR code on your iPhone or Android phone. Many phones have QR code scanners, but if yours doesn't, we also recommend some apps to help.

QR codes are easy to use if you know how to access the information they contain and have an internet connection. Here are a few ways to access QR code information using your iPhone with iOS 16.

Do I need to use a third-party app to scan a QR code? Our reader above asked us to recommend QR code reader apps. However, I recommend not using these reader apps at all.

You can scan a barcode with your iPhone by using a third-party app. Currently, there are no built-in apps that can read barcodes.