# QR Pro vs QRReader

The clearest difference is rating: QRReader at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. QRReader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). QR Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

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.

QRReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Pro ships an update weekly, QRReader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | QRReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrreader-qr-code-scanner2025/id6741358194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [kota tada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658942612) |

## 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


### QRReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrreader-qr-code-scanner2025/id6741358194)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad-free for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 29K ratings, while QRReader averages 5.0 from 2 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 7 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 13, 2026 and QRReader on October 1, 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.*