# QR Pro vs Store Buddy

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Pro at 29K against Store Buddy's 68. QR Pro also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 61%) and device support (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Pro against 4.6 for Store Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 61% of Store Buddy's.

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Store Buddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | Store Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews) | **[4.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-buddy-shopping-list/id1477632992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [Arthur Sabintsev](https://appshunter.io/developer/573293278) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824)

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:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant scanning
- 💡 Supports various code types
- 🔒 No privacy data collected
- 🤗 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🤔 Confusing reviews unrelated to the app
- 💰 Concerns about data collection and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes

**Requested features**

- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities


### Store Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-buddy-shopping-list/id1477632992)

This straightforward shopping list tool allows for easy management of your purchases across multiple stores. It offers seamless synchronization between devices and intuitive controls for editing and deleting items. Designed for simplicity, it includes helpful tips and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Free synchronization across devices, Swipe to edit/delete items, One-tap list clearing, Undo past actions, Keyboard commands for iPad Pro, Big bold text and VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Store Buddy free?

Store Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Store Buddy?

Store Buddy is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Store Buddy averages 4.6 from 68 ratings.

### Do QR Pro or Store Buddy have ads?

Neither QR Pro nor Store Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Store Buddy?

QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Store Buddy every 5 days. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Store Buddy on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*