# QR Pro vs Simple QR/Barcode Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's 1. QR Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple QR/Barcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Pro against 4.4 for Simple QR/Barcode Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 256, 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 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's.

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Simple QR/Barcode Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | Simple QR/Barcode Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews)** | [4.4 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-qrbarcode-reader/id1086004267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 256 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [MEDIASEEK Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333911151) |

## 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 QR/Barcode Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-qrbarcode-reader/id1086004267)

This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your smartphone's camera. It offers simple operation, saves scan history, and provides relevant actions based on scanned content. Advertisements can be removed with a purchase.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate scanning, Scan from photos, Simple one-tap operation, Scan history and favorites, Automatic action based on content, Hide advertisements with purchase

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide the ad | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

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

### Is Simple QR/Barcode Reader free?

Simple QR/Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Simple QR/Barcode Reader?

QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 from 256 ratings.

### Do QR Pro or Simple QR/Barcode Reader have ads?

Simple QR/Barcode Reader shows ads; QR Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Simple QR/Barcode Reader?

QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Simple QR/Barcode Reader every 7 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simple QR/Barcode Reader on October 11, 2026.

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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.*