Best QRCode alternatives: apps like QRCode - the delightful reader

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026

QRCode is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to QRCode

Subtitles Viewer PRO#1

Subtitles Viewer PRO by Craig Grummitt

Captions for cinema and TV
Editor's Choice
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4.1(48 ratings)
$34.99
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This app allows you to view subtitles on your iOS device, synchronized with movies or TV shows playing on your screen. It's ideal for enjoying content in your native language at the cinema or for the hearing impaired. Access a vast library of subtitles from a large online database.

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Filament Swatches
Filament Swatches
Filament Swatches
Manage your 3D print filaments
Free

This app helps 3D printing enthusiasts organize their filament colors. It allows users to store filament details and, on iPhones with NFC, write this information to NFC tags attached to physical samples. This creates a digital link to filament data, accessible via any NFC reader.

Manage 3D print filament colorsStore filament informationWrite filament data to NFC tags
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free
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SterilConnect
SterilConnect
SterilConnect
SterilConnect
Free
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QR Code Reader: Barcode Maker
QR Code Reader: Barcode Maker
QR Code Reader: Barcode Maker
Scan and create QR codes
Free

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, including events, Wi-Fi, contacts, and web links. Save and export your codes in different formats for backup and sharing.

Scan QR codes and barcodesCreate custom QR codesSave scanned codes locally
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free
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Hear the Light
Hear the Light
Hear the Light
Hear light, even tiny LEDs
Free

This app transforms light into sound, enabling users to "hear" brightness and locate light sources. It's designed for individuals with vision loss, offering features like color recognition and vibration feedback.

Light to sound conversionDetects small indicator lightsFast response time
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(3)
free
8
ScanBox: Business Card Scanner
ScanBox: Business Card Scanner
ScanBox: Business Card Scanner
OCR Card Reader & Contact CRM
Free

Effortlessly capture business card details and convert them into digital contacts. Save and manage your connections directly within the app or sync with your device's contacts. Enjoy accurate, on-device processing for privacy and speed.

Scan business cards accuratelyConvert card details to contactsSave contacts within the app
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(4)
free with in-app purchases
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EFQRCode
EFQRCode
EFQRCode
A better way to operate QRCode
Free

This library allows developers to generate and recognize QR codes within their applications. It supports adding watermarks or icons to QR codes and works across multiple Apple platforms. The tool is built using CoreGraphics, CoreImage, and ImageIO for efficient operation.

Generate QR codes with watermarks/iconsRecognize QR codes from imagesLightweight pure-Swift library
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free
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QR Code PRO - Editor & Scanner
QR Code PRO - Editor & Scanner
QR Code PRO - Editor & Scanner
Let's create original QR Code
Free
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