# Quick Scan - QR Code Reader — Simple & Easy to Use App!

> Fastest QR code reader and decoder for various data types. (iPhone/iPad app by Healive Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-scan-qr-code-reader/id483336864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Healive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560960222)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.29/5 from 654 App Store ratings · 325 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-scan-qr-code-reader/id483336864/reviews.md

## What is Quick Scan?

The quickest and most powerful QR code Reader, ever! 

Quick Scan helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. 

Features: 

- Fastest QR Code and Data Matrix scanning 
- Auto decode all types of QR codes: contact details, plain text, 
website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email 
message, calendar event, locations... 
- Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll
- Perform all the actions related to the QR code without quitting the app 
- Add contacts directly into address book 
- Open web links and map locations directly in the app 
- Embedded SMS and Email sending 
- Add new events to iCal in the app 
- Unlimited storage for scan history 
- Save useful and favorite QR codes for future reference 
- Share by mail and text message

## Key features

- Fastest QR code and Data Matrix scanning
- Auto decodes all QR code types
- Scans QR codes from photos
- Perform actions directly from scans
- Add contacts and calendar events
- Unlimited scan history storage

## What do users think of Quick Scan?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 👍 Convenient
- 🚀 Accurate scanning

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on small QR codes
- 🔍 Requires watching ads to use
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Redirects to unwanted websites
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize barcodes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to scan QR codes
- Crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Support for smaller QR codes
- Barcode scanning capability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 325)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-scan-qr-code-reader/id483336864/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Meh

*2025-03-17, version 1.2.14*

Good but the ads are time consuming and boring...........

### 1/5 — Malware!

*2024-07-11, version 1.2.14*

I didn't download any kind of this trash . And it's shows today on my phone!!! Couldn't even delete because the app blocked any options!!  Had to turn off the phone!!!

### 1/5 — Free, but not

*2024-07-11, version 1.2.14*

Have to endure their ads and loading who knows what onto your device.

### 2/5 — Do your larks a favor and do not download

*2024-06-28, version 1.2.14*

Every time you scan something it takes you to an ad… nothing more… worthless garbage…

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore

*2024-04-29*

This used to work decently, but now after watching ads it gives me a link, then about 2-3 seconds into the video I’m trying to watch it cuts off the video and makes me watch more ads.  Same thing happens on the second try.  I can’t get more than a couple seconds into the video.

### 1/5 — Cancer ads

*2024-04-06, version 1.2.14*

Loud, annoying ads that last forever with tiny X to close every single time you try to scan anything. You have to watch the garbage before you can do anything. Terrible app.

### 1/5 — watch ad to decode

*2023-08-16, version 1.2.14*

uninstalling

### 2/5 — Meh

*2023-03-14, version 1.2.14*

Never seems to be able to find a product based on the barcode.

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible

*2023-02-12, version 1.2.14*

Was of my time doesn’t work and pretty much just adds

### 1/5 — Scam fake app

*2023-02-01, version 1.2.14*

Opened the quick scan app which then connected me to a site advertising scantily clad women. 
Warming do not use. Mk77765

## Frequently asked questions about Quick Scan

### What does Quick Scan do?

Quick Scan is a powerful application designed to rapidly scan and decode all types of QR codes. It can interpret information such as contact details, website URLs, plain text, telephone numbers, SMS messages, email addresses, calendar events, and locations, transforming your interactions with these codes.

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

The app automatically decodes a wide variety of QR code types. This includes contact details, plain text, website URLs, telephone numbers, SMS messages, email addresses, email messages, calendar events, and geographical locations, among others.

### Can I scan QR codes from my photos?

Yes, Quick Scan allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes directly from photos stored in your device's Photo Roll. This feature provides flexibility in accessing QR code information from existing images.

### What actions can I perform after scanning a QR code?

After scanning a QR code, you can perform various actions without leaving the app. These include adding contacts directly to your address book, opening web links and map locations, sending embedded SMS and email messages, and adding new events to your calendar.

### Is there a limit to how many QR codes I can scan and save?

No, the application offers unlimited storage for your scan history, ensuring you can keep track of all the QR codes you've scanned. You can also save useful and favorite QR codes for future reference.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.14 — 2022-03-15

-bug fixes.

### 1.2.13 — 2021-03-16

bug fixes

### 1.2.12 — 2020-06-28

bug fixes

### 1.2.11 — 2020-05-14

Bug fixes

### 1.2.10 — 2020-03-05

Bug fixes

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