Comparison

QR Pro vs Code 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Code Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Pro versus Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProCode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better18
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.sejal thesiya

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,792 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative25.0%

Code Scanner

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

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

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Code Scanner

One-time2
  • History Feature$0.99
  • Created QR Code Feature$0.99

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Scanner free?
Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Code Scanner?
Code Scanner is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Code Scanner averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do QR Pro or Code Scanner have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor Code Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Code Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Code Scanner every 26 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Code Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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