QR Pro vs QR Reader
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.
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.
- Fast QR code scanning
- Scan from camera roll
- Automated scanner
- Share scan results
- Save history
- CSV data export
- Bulk scan mode
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | QR Pro | QR Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
QR Pro
QR Reader
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
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
QR Reader
No in-app purchases
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