# QR Pro vs CodeLab

The clearest difference is rating: CodeLab at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. CodeLab also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). QR Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (29K vs 5). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CodeLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

CodeLab 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodeLab's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | CodeLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codelab-qr-and-barcode-scanner/id6763101270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [Ilgin Mert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895163203) |

## 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


### CodeLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codelab-qr-and-barcode-scanner/id6763101270)

Easily scan and generate various types of QR and barcodes. Customize codes with colors, gradients, and icons. Offers premium features like unlimited generation and an ad-free experience through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Scan QR and barcodes, Generate custom codes, Customize code colors and gradients, Embed custom icons, Use pre-built templates, Save scan history locally

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weak Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weak Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

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

### Is CodeLab free?

CodeLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or CodeLab?

CodeLab is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while CodeLab averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do QR Pro or CodeLab have ads?

Neither QR Pro nor CodeLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Pro or CodeLab?

QR Pro ships an update weekly, and CodeLab weekly. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and CodeLab 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.*