Comparison

QR Pro vs QR 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, 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 Scanner

Quickly scan QR codes to access websites, Wi-Fi, coupons, and more. This tool also allows you to generate your own custom QR codes with an intuitive interface. Access past scans easily and share information with friends.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes, Data Matrix, and 2D codes
  • Read various QR code types (websites, Wi-Fi, contacts)
  • Create custom QR codes
  • View scan history
  • Share scans on social media
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Meet the new QR Code Scanner application: a powerful QR Code reader, which allows you to access instantly valuable information on your smartphone in one single step! Scan and enjoy exclusive deals, coupons, competitions and videos on the go, access websites and Wi-Fi networks, find the next store around you or add contact details to your address book in no time at all! It is also a simple and convenient tool that help you create QR Code image displayed on the screen. Advantages: - creating your own custom QR Codes - Secure reading - Support all content types - Intuitive user interface How much do you know about about QR Codes? Also known as two-dimensional barcodes, you have probably already noticed those little square barcodes, black and white or colored, on different product packages, billboards, catalogs or magazines. With QR Code Scanner, don't miss out the opportunity: grab your smartphone, scan and find out about all the exclusive discounts, promotions and further practical information behind those QR Codes! How does it work? It's that easy: just point the camera at the QR Code and QR Scanner will immediately display the scanned content! Don't waste any more time typing a web address, contact details or Wi-Fi access passwords on your Smartphone. Find any previously scanned QR Code at any time in your scan history and if this was useful to you, share it with all your friends in just one click. Features: - Read QR Codes, Data Matrix and other 2D codes. - Read all types of QR Codes: website addresses, vCards, Wi-Fi access details, geolocation information, phone numbers, SMS or emails... - See scan history - Share on social media Any questions? Any issues with the application? Any comments? We’d love to hear from you.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
QR Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Pro at 4.5 against QR Scanner's 2.8. QR Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). QR Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 20, 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 44% of QR Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, QR Scanner every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Pro versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better2.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better20
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.黎丽 陈

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,948 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews589 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.3%

QR Scanner

All ratings20 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

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 Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or QR Scanner?
QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while QR Scanner averages 2.8 from 20 ratings.
Do QR Pro or QR Scanner have ads?
QR Scanner shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or QR Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and QR Scanner every 12 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 15, 2026 and QR Scanner on September 27, 2026.

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