# QR Pro vs Simple Scan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Pro at 29K against Simple Scan's 4. QR Pro also leads on device support (7 vs 2). Simple Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Pro against 4.5 for Simple Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Scan's.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews) | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824)

This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.

**Highlights:** Ad-free scanning, Privacy-focused, No in-app purchases, Supports multiple code types, Intuitive interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant scanning
- 💡 Supports various code types
- 🔒 No privacy data collected
- 🤗 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🤔 Confusing reviews unrelated to the app
- 💰 Concerns about data collection and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes

**Requested features**

- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities


### Simple Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373)

This utility app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes, offering features like automatic link opening, bulk scanning, and sound/vibration feedback. It also allows scanning from photos and saves your scan history for easy access.

**Highlights:** QR code and barcode scanning, Automatic link opening, Bulk scan mode, Scan from photos/albums, Scan history, Vibrate/beep on scan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Scan free?

Simple Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Simple Scan?

QR Pro and Simple Scan are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29K and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do QR Pro or Simple Scan have ads?

Neither QR Pro nor Simple Scan shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*