# Code Reader - QR Scanner — user reviews > 114 indexed App Store user reviews of Code Reader by Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO, rated 4.65/5 from 243 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 190 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Code Reader? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Works fast - 🆓 Free to use - 💡 Auto-copies to clipboard - ✅ Scans QR codes effectively - 💻 Works on Mac - 📱 Syncs history across devices - ✨ Simple interface - 🎯 Accurate scanning - 🌟 Good value for free app **Cons** - 🐛 Doesn't work for some users - 🚫 Camera focus issues on Mac - ❌ Unable to save codes - 🤷 No instructions provided - ⚠️ Scams reported - 🚫 Does not support SVG files - ❌ Inaccurate barcode scanning - 🚫 Requires camera access - 🐛 Crashes reported - 🚫 Cannot scan from photos/files **Commonly reported bugs** - App not working after MacOS update - Cannot get permissions to save - QR codes not readable by Mac camera - App crashes QREncoder - Sequence of letters then stops - Camera doesn't focus on QR code - No 'Take picture' or red button - Account closed for misuse (reported scam) - Error scanning WiFi QR codes - Contact access without privacy section - Inaccurate barcode numbers - Cannot scan from files/photos - Donation button error - Errors when scanning - Cannot open scanned content **Most requested features** - Add date & time to QR history - Option to select camera - Ability to save QR codes - Support for SVG files - Add logos to QR codes - Choose QR code color - Generate QR codes from photos - Dynamic QR codes - Widget support ## Newest reviews (10 of 114) ### 4/5 — Useful *2026-05-11, version 5.18.2* Good QR scanner and generator. Only annoying limitation is that export is only possible to Apple Photos. Direct file export or export to clipboard would be extremely helpful. ### 2/5 — Bella ma non balla *2025-08-30, version 5.18.2* Non funziona ### 2/5 — Unable to save the code *2025-02-12, version 5.18.2* This app works great until I try to save it. Then it needs permissions that don't appear available to give. ### 4/5 — Programma in contrasto con QREncoder *2025-01-19, version 5.18.2* Il programma in sé per sé funziona bene, se non fosse che da quando ho installato scanner QR, il programma che usavo prima QREncoder va continuamente in crash ### 1/5 — No Instruction *2024-11-27, version 5.18.2* Nothing says how to use it. ### 3/5 — Very Nice QR Scanner *2024-10-12, version 5.16.5* Reads, generates & stores QR & bar codes. Does most of what's needed without fuss. Thanks Daniel. I've realised that it would be much improved if it could save QR's to anywhere on the file system, bypassing Apple's pathetic attempt to lock you into only using their apps.. Anyhow - you deserve a 'hot dot' donation (whatever that is) ### 1/5 — Don’t use it ! *2024-09-05, version 5.17* I was asked to use it, and immediately after using it, it said “ Account now closed for misuse of Amazons systems” It’s a SCAM ### 1/5 — NON ESPORTA? *2024-08-12, version 5.16.5* NON SI PUO SAL VARE IL CODICE CON UN TESTO ### 5/5 — Worked *2024-06-25, version 5.16.5* Needed Reader for a Macbook Air on short notice. Downloaded this and it worked like a charm - no mess, no fuss and no learning curve. ### 5/5 — eficaz *2024-06-19, version 5.16.5* sencillo y muy bueno ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Worse than bad *2026-06-03, version 5.19* Doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Hopeless *2026-04-05, version 5.19* Useless ### 1/5 — QR scanner *2026-02-20, version 5.18.2* I can't get this thing to get me to the page for the QR code that I had placed before the web cam on my MacBook Air ### 1/5 — Junk *2026-01-28, version 5.18.2* doesn't work ### 1/5 — App funktioniert nicht mehr unter MacOS 26.0 *2025-09-18, version 5.18.2* Nach Update auf MacOS 26 geht die App nicht mehr. Der Kontakt für den App-Support führt auf X, dort kann man aber keinen Kontakt mit dem Entwickler aufnehmen. Wenn die App wieder funktioniert, gebe ich gerne 5 Sterne. ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht *2025-07-06, version 5.18.2* Mein qr code kann nicht gelesen werden ### 1/5 — ´te málooooaél´' *2025-02-01, version 5.18.2* tau coel l,ponaj letyio jo w´añ maaaaa le 'mamsx nod nod nod jid nod yetu ### 1/5 — Ineffective *2024-12-24, version 5.18.2* Can't get it to work. It will scan the QR code and put in a sequence of letters and then it just stops. It would be nice if there were some instructions or help. ### 1/5 — qr *2024-12-13, version 5.18.2* does not work ### 1/5 — wont work on iMac *2024-12-11, version 5.18.2* Why wont my iMac camera focus on a QR square? This isnt working for me at all. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works great and its free *2025-12-23, version 5.18.2* Woo woo! Just what I needed. ### 5/5 — Einfach der 🤯 Wahnsinn *2025-05-14, version 5.18.2* Ich kann es nicht fassen!!!! Ich hatte jahrelang Probleme, diese QR Codes zu lesen. Mit dieser App geht das endlich. Ich verstehe nicht, wie die Jugend von heute da was erkennen kann. Mein Enkel meinte zu mir, dass ich ein Boomer sei. Kann mir da jemand noch weiterhelfen? Die App hatte da leider keine Antwort darauf. Lg 10/10 smash (Mein Enkel meinte, so sagt man das) ### 5/5 — Simple scanner which uses the computer camera *2025-04-20, version 5.18.2* This is the good QR scanner. Others I tried; I had to first take a picture, then move the picture into the app. Since I have never found a good still picture app for my, iMac, this required another device. With this Code Reader - QR Scanner, I just hold the QR code in front of the iMac camera. Beware, the iMac camera does not change focus, so if the code is too small, it must be help close to the camera, which then cannot focus. ### 5/5 — great app *2025-03-01, version 5.18.2* well done, auto copy content to clipboard, very convenient ### 5/5 — great app *2025-02-01* well done ### 5/5 — Genial *2024-11-24, version 5.18.2* Muy versátil y fácil de usar ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2024-10-29, version 5.18.2* I love it. ### 5/5 — Muy buena app *2024-09-02, version 5.17* Excelente app la uso mucho en mi trabajo ### 5/5 — Very Nice QR Scanner *2024-08-15* Reads, generates & stores QR & bar codes. Does just what's needed without fuss. Thnaks Daniel. You deserve a 'hot dot' donation (whatever that is) ### 5/5 — incredibile *2024-07-30, version 5.16.5* bellissima app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*