QR Pro vs Scan Matrix
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.
Scan Matrix
This utility app scans various barcode types and connects to GS1 resolvers for barcode information. It features history management, manual input, and an updated user interface for enhanced usability.
- Supports multiple barcode types (GS1-128, DataMatrix, QR Code, etc.)
- Connects to GS1 and my.code.de resolvers
- Scan history management
- Pin favorite barcodes
- Manual barcode input (GTIN/batch numbers)
- Updated user interface
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This version of the app contains 1.support to connect to https://id.gs1.org resolver and https://my.code.de resolver. Enhanced User Experience: • Updated user interface for smoother navigation and usability. GS1 Resolver Support: • Seamlessly connect to the GS1 Resolver for barcode resolution. Barcode Scanning Enhancements: Supported Barcode Types: • GS1-128 • GS1 DataMatrix • GS1 QR Code • Dot Matrix • Data Matrix • QR Code • EAN-13 • EAN-8 • ITF-14 Additional Features: 1. History Management: View barcode scan history and pin favourite barcodes for quick reference. 2. Manual Barcode Input: Enter GTIN and/or batch numbers manually using the keyboard. This update ensures a robust and feature-rich barcode scanning experience tailored to user needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Pro at 4.5 against Scan Matrix's 4.0. QR Pro also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, Scan Matrix every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Scan Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
QR Pro
Scan Matrix
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
Scan Matrix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Questions
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