# QR Scanner - No Ads

> Ad-free QR code scanner with history and no in-app purchases. (iPhone/iPad app by Allen Tom.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-no-ads/id1203527644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Allen Tom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060197647)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 245 App Store ratings · 181 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-no-ads/id1203527644/reviews.md

## What is QR Scanner?

Scans all QR codes without inserting any additional ads, and there's nothing to buy.

The author of this app wrote this QR Reader after getting really annoyed with all the other QR Readers in the App Store. This app just scans QR Codes, without inserting any additional ads into the content. There are no in-app purchases, all features are unlocked, and there's nothing to buy.

If the QR code is a website URL, the website will be opened within a browser, without inserting any additional ads.

If the QR code is an email address, an email compose window will be opened allowing you to write an email to the recipient specified in the QR code.

Otherwise, if the code is neither a website URL nor an email address, the actual decoded text is displayed.

In all cases, all previously scanned QR codes are displayed in the History tab.

There are no ads, and there's nothing to buy! Seriously!

## Key features

- Ad-free QR code scanning
- Opens website URLs
- Initiates email composition
- Displays decoded text
- Scanned history tab
- No in-app purchases

## What do users think of QR Scanner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 No ads
- 💡 Useful for various purposes (scanning QR codes, barcodes, etc.)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with certain websites/QR codes
- ⚠️ Forced to leave a review before using the app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions or device types
- Scanning not working consistently

**Most requested features**

- Batch scanning feature
- Option to open links in different browsers
- Clear all scanned history button

## Recent user reviews (10 of 181)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-no-ads/id1203527644/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Monks

*2026-06-10, version 1.1*

Good

### 5/5 — QR Scanner - No Ads (FREE ALWAYS)

*2026-05-01, version 1.1*

highly recommended as it’s FREE always and NO ADS thanks 🙏

### 5/5 — QR reader

*2026-02-02, version 1.1*

Very handy

### 1/5 — Good

*2026-01-05, version 1.1*

Greatok

### 5/5 — Great one

*2025-12-31, version 1.1*

Excellent ….,,,..

### 5/5 — The Best Ever

*2025-12-29, version 1.1*

From far, it’s the best free scanner ever! I love the simplicity and the sense of “it works, and not bothers you”. 
May I suggest a feature: a Batch Scan (multiple qrcodes, 1 single result) and choose another browser to open links would be AWESOME! 
Thank you developers!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-11-22, version 1.1*

Easy to use.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2025-11-09, version 1.1*

Don’t work

### 5/5 — It works

*2025-10-12, version 1.1*

It just works

### 5/5 — Toujours

*2025-10-01, version 1.1*

Bon

## Frequently asked questions about QR Scanner

### What does this QR scanner app do?

This app is designed to scan all types of QR codes quickly and efficiently. It opens website URLs directly in a browser, initiates email composition for email addresses found in QR codes, and displays any other decoded text. All your scanned codes are conveniently saved in a history tab.

### Is this QR scanner app free to use?

Yes, this app is completely free to use. There are no advertisements displayed within the app, and there are no in-app purchases or any other hidden costs. All features are unlocked and available to you without any payment.

### What happens when I scan a QR code with a website URL?

If the QR code contains a website URL, the app will automatically open that website within your device's default browser. This process is also ad-free, ensuring a clean browsing experience.

### Can I see my past QR code scans?

Absolutely. The app features a History tab where all your previously scanned QR codes are displayed. This allows you to easily revisit any scanned links, emails, or text at your convenience.

### What kind of QR codes can this app scan?

This app can scan all standard QR codes. This includes codes that contain website URLs, email addresses, contact information, calendar events, and plain text. It handles each type of data appropriately, opening relevant applications or displaying the information.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2018-01-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Still absolutely no ads, and now with full support for iPhone X!

### 1.0 — 2017-02-14

No release notes.

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