# QR Pro vs Database Scanner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | Database Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-qr-code-scanner/id1013912824/reviews)** | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-scanner/id1049738014/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| 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) | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-qr-code-scanner/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:** 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


### Database Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-scanner/id1049738014)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes and QR codes, Scan numbers with OCR, Send scans to online database, Configure server details, Export scans as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

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

### Is Database Scanner free?

Database Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Database Scanner?

QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Database Scanner averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do QR Pro or Database Scanner have ads?

Neither QR Pro nor Database Scanner 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.*