Comparison

QR Pro vs Code Reader Free

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

Code Reader Free

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Scan all QR codes or barcodes! Fast and easy to use! 6 in 1 tool! Download now for FREE Features: For all codes: scan all standards QR codes and barcodes Automatically recognize what you're scanning! Supports automatic import for: - vcards (auto fill your contacts) - www pages (run your favourite web browser) - phone number (direct call phone numbers) - email adresses (open your email client) - GPS location (star favourite navigation) - notes (create and save scaned notes)

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
Code Reader Free4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against Code Reader Free's 1. QR Pro also leads on device support (7 vs 3). Code Reader Free's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Code Reader Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Code Reader Free fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Pro versus Code Reader Free: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProCode Reader Free
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.FORBIS s.r.o.

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

Code Reader Free

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Code Reader Free

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Reader Free free?
Code Reader Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Pro or Code Reader Free have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor Code Reader Free shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Code Reader Free?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Code Reader Free fortnightly. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 9, 2026 and Code Reader Free on October 2, 2026.

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