Comparison

QR Pro vs Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner

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, paste an image, 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, Photos, or image files. Paste or drag and drop images. • 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 • Create webpage QR codes with the Safari extension • Customize QR shapes, colors, and center icons or images • Save custom QR styles to reuse across 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 • Present codes on a connected external display from iPhone or iPad • Export multiple saved codes at once • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Display saved codes with Home Screen widgets • Search your library and filter by favorites • 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

Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner

Instantly scan QR codes with this lightweight utility. It opens directly to the camera for immediate recognition, displaying results clearly without extra steps. Access past scans easily through the built-in history feature.

Highlights
  • Instant camera launch
  • Fast QR recognition
  • Built-in scan history
  • Clear result display
  • Streamlined UI
Features
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Point, scan, done. This lightweight QR code reader launches the camera on start and reads codes instantly. Results appear clearly in the app—no confusing screens, no extra steps. 【Key Features】 Ultra-simple: Open → point → done Fast scanning: Near-instant QR recognition History built-in: Revisit past scans anytime Clear results: URLs and text shown right away Streamlined UI: Minimal, intuitive, distraction-free 【Great For】 Opening URLs from posters, menus, flyers Checking Wi-Fi or contact info in seconds Finding a scan again via History ------------------- “QR Code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Pro at none against Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner's shown. QR Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 29). Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Pro versus Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProFast QR Code Reader & Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)4.8 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better29
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Nooon LLC

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings29,236 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews600 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative24.3%

Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner free?
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner?
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.
Do QR Pro or Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner have ads?
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner every 4 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner on October 29, 2026.

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