Comparison

QR Pro vs QRReader

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 app quickly scans and generates QR codes and barcodes. It offers a privacy-first approach with no ads or data collection, and includes a library to save and sync your codes across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save and sync codes with iCloud
  • Privacy-first design
  • Supports various code types
  • Widgets for Home and Lock Screen
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, paste an image, 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, Photos, or image files. Paste or drag and drop images. • 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 • Create webpage QR codes with the Safari extension • Customize QR shapes, colors, and center icons or images • Save custom QR styles to reuse across 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 • Present codes on a connected external display from iPhone or iPad • Export multiple saved codes at once • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Display saved codes with Home Screen widgets • Search your library and filter by favorites • 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

QRReader

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with a simple, fast application. Save your scan history, easily copy and share content, and use a light mode for dark environments. No internet connection is needed for safe and reliable scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Save scan history
  • Copy and share scanned content
  • Light mode for dark environments
  • Offline scanning capability
Features
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This app is a super simple and fast QR code reader. Just open the app and point your camera at a QR code to scan it instantly. No complicated operations required, making it easy for beginners to use.\n\n【Main Features】\n・Scan QR codes and barcodes\n・Save scan history\n・Easily copy and share URLs or text\n・Use light mode for scanning in dark environments\n・No internet connection required for safety\n\nPerfect for those looking for a quick and reliable QR code reader. Download now and try it out!

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
QRReader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against QRReader's 2. QR Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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. QRReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 30K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, QRReader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Pro versus QRReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProQRReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.kota tada

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings29,538 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews617 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative24.0%

QRReader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

QRReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QRReader

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRReader free?
QRReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or QRReader?
QRReader is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while QRReader averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do QR Pro or QRReader have ads?
QRReader shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or QRReader?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and QRReader every 6 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on November 14, 2026 and QRReader on October 30, 2026.

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