QR Pro vs Code Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ad-free scanning
- Privacy-focused
- No in-app purchases
- Supports multiple code types
- Intuitive interface
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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.
Code Scanner
Easily scan QR codes, barcodes, and various other code types. Instantly view text, open URLs, or interact with contact information directly from the scan. Offers offline scanning and flashlight support for convenience.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Open URLs directly from scans
- Call or save mobile numbers
- View product details online
- Offline scanning support
- Flashlight for dark environments
- Automatic scan history
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Features: Simple to Use: To scan the QR code, simply open Code Scanner - QR, align the code. Code Scanner - QR will automatically recognize any code whether is will QR code or Barcode and many more described below. When scanning the QR code, If the code contains only text, you can instantly see. and if the code contains a URL, you can open browser to the site by press the link. and if the code contain any mobile number, you can call or save to your mobile also.The most simple & easy QR Reader - 100% FREE with amazing scan app!! Now scans QR codes, barcodes, puzzles, business cards and documents. - All-in-one scanner or reader app: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types - Simple & easy to Use code scanner: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! - Rapid bar scan and fast Result - No Internet connection is required for scanning - Flashlight supported so you can scan even in the dark! - Automatic Scan history saved In App Purchase - Purchase our special In App purchase Plan to access unlimited history data - Purchase our another special In App purchase Plan to create your own QR code and share special encrypted message to your friends!!! - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Scan product barcodes with Code Scanner - QR in shops and compare prices with online prices to save money. Code Scanner - QR app is the only QR code reader / barcode scanner you will ever need. A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!!QR Reader!! Code : QR, UPC, CODE39, Code39 Mod43, Barcode, Code93, Code128, EAN8, EAN13, Aztec, PDF417, ITF-14, Data Matrix Code, Interleaved 2 of 5
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against Code Scanner's 2. QR Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 18). Code Scanner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Code Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, Code Scanner every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | sejal thesiya |
Customer experience
QR Pro
Code Scanner
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 Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Code Scanner
- History Feature$0.99
- Created QR Code Feature$0.99
Questions
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