Comparison

QR Pro vs QR

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

This utility app quickly scans all types of QR codes and standard barcodes. It allows users to view product details directly from Google, Amazon, and other online retailers. The scanner works offline and is designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Scans all QR and barcode types
  • View product details on Google/Amazon
  • Rapid scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Scans all QR code & barcodes! Very simple & easy to use! Download now for FREE! Features: All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! Rapid scan Internet connection is not required for scanning Customer Reviews: "Indispensable!" - David J. "This app saved me 10x it's price in one scan!" - Branden S. "Not only does it save you money, it also scans those new square barcodes [QR Codes]. Awesome!" - Jose

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
QR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Pro at 4.5 against QR's 4.0. QR Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 6). QR's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.0 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of QR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, QR every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Pro versus QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better6
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.祥祎 刘

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,948 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.6%

QR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR free?
QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or QR?
QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while QR averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do QR Pro or QR have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or QR?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and QR every 18 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR on August 17, 2026.

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