Comparison

QR Pro vs QR Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Ad-free scanning
  • Privacy-focused
  • No in-app purchases
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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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.

About

QR Reader

This utility quickly scans various QR code types, including contacts, text, and locations. It offers features like scanning from your camera roll, automated scanning, and sharing results. Save your scan history and export data in CSV format for convenience.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code scanning
  • Scan from camera roll
  • Automated scanner
  • Share scan results
  • Save history
  • CSV data export
  • Bulk scan mode
Features
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QR Code Reader is the fastest and most user-friendly QR code scanner available. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod came with a built-in scanner, this would be it. Quick Scan helps you scan all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. -- Scan BarCodes,QR Codes Faster -- Scan from Camera Roll -- Automate Scanner -- Share Scan results -- Save history + csv data exports -- Bulk Mode ( Like in Shop) -- French, Spanish and English

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Pro at 73% against QR Reader's 0%. QR Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (29K vs 1). QR Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Pro versus QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProQR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Aishvarya Sadasivam

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,948 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews589 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.3%

QR Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

QR Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader free?
QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or QR Reader?
QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while QR Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Pro or QR Reader have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor QR Reader shows ads.

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