QR Pro vs Quick Scan
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.
Quick Scan
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Quick Scan is a fast, simple QR code reader for iPhone. Point your camera at a QR code and get what you need instantly - no clutter, no sign-up. SMART ACTIONS Quick Scan understands what's inside a QR code and shows the right action: • Links - open the website • Wi-Fi - see the network name and copy the password • Phone numbers - call with one tap • Email & SMS - compose a message pre-filled from the code • Locations - open in Maps • Contact cards (vCard / MeCard) - call or email the contact • Plain text - copy it or search the web SCAN ANYWHERE • Scan with your camera, pinch to zoom • Built-in flashlight for dark places • Scan QR codes from photos in your gallery HISTORY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Every scan is saved automatically • Search your history by content or name • Pin favorites to the top • Rename items so you can find them later • Scanning the same code again moves it to the top instead of creating duplicates CREATE & SHARE • Create your own QR codes from any text or link • Show any saved item as a QR code to share it • Copy or share content in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your scan history is stored only on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Pro at weekly against Quick Scan's every 4 months. QR Pro also leads on device support (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, Quick Scan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | Quick Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | Ali Eren SEVINC |
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
Quick Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Quick Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Pro free?
Is Quick Scan free?
Do QR Pro or Quick Scan have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Quick Scan?
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