Comparison

QR Pro vs FreeScan

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 efficiently scans and generates various QR codes and barcodes. It offers a privacy-first approach with no ads or tracking, and allows for saving and syncing codes across Apple devices. Users can customize generated codes and export them in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save and sync codes via iCloud
  • Privacy-first, no tracking
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
  • Export codes as images and PDFs
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

FreeScan

Quickly scan various QR and barcode formats without ads or subscriptions. Import codes from photos, use a flashlight, and zoom for clarity. Get smart results with previews and direct actions, or create your own QR codes. All data stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Import from photos
  • Flashlight and zoom support
  • Smart results with previews
  • Batch scan and export
  • Create QR codes
  • Private by design
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds—without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or tracking. FAST, FLEXIBLE SCANNING • Scan live with your camera • Import codes from Photos or the Share Sheet • Use the flashlight in low light • Pinch or use the slider to zoom • Switch between continuous autofocus and manual focus for difficult labels QR CODES, BARCODES, AND MORE Read QR and Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and additional formats supported by your device. SMART RESULTS FreeScan recognizes common content and gives you useful next steps: • Preview links and review safety warnings before opening them • Copy Wi-Fi details and passwords • Compose emails, call phone numbers, or open Messages • Open coordinates in Maps • Read contact cards and calendar events • Inspect ISBN, product, and GS1 barcode details • Copy or share the original scan data BATCH SCAN AND EXPORT Collect multiple unique codes in one session. Save scans to local history, revisit previous results, and export history or batch results as CSV, JSON, or plain text. CREATE QR CODES Create a QR code from text or a URL directly on your device, then share it as an image. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera frames, selected photos, and scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share a result or open an external action. FreeScan does not collect personal information, scan data, analytics, or advertising identifiers. EVERY SCANNER FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no ads, accounts, subscriptions, or locked scanner tools. Optional tips support continued development and do not unlock features.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
FreeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FreeScan at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. FreeScan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). QR Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (29K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FreeScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FreeScan 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. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of FreeScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, FreeScan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Pro versus FreeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProFreeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Fare Brothers

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings29,445 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative24.1%

FreeScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

FreeScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FreeScan

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Generous Tip$19.99

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeScan free?
FreeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or FreeScan?
FreeScan is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while FreeScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Pro or FreeScan have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor FreeScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or FreeScan?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and FreeScan every 5 days. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and FreeScan on November 5, 2026.

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