QR Pro vs Database Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Pro
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.
- Ad-free scanning
- Privacy-focused
- No in-app purchases
- Supports multiple code types
- Intuitive interface
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.
Database Scanner
Scan barcodes, QR codes, and even text using OCR, then send the data directly to your online database. Configure server details easily and export your scans as a CSV file. Supports custom URL launching for seamless integration.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Scan numbers with OCR
- Send scans to online database
- Configure server details
- Export scans as CSV
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Easily scan and send barcodes to your online database. FEATURES - Scan barcodes, QR codes and send them to your online database - Scan numbers (OCR) and send them to your online database - Easily configure server details - Optional sign in webpage - Export scans as CSV file Launch Database Scanner by using the custom URL dbscan://
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Pro at 72% against Database Scanner's 0%. QR Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Database Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Database Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Database Scanner's.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Database Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | 3.6 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | TapMedia Ltd |
Customer experience
QR Pro
Database Scanner
Bugs and requests
QR Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes
Requested features
2 requests- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities
Database Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Database Scanner
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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