QR Pro vs FreeScan Code Scanner
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.
FreeScan Code Scanner
This utility app quickly scans various code formats using your device's camera. It offers a live preview, flashlight toggle, and zoom control for efficient scanning of packaging, labels, and tickets. Results can be easily copied or shared.
- Scan QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, and various barcode formats
- Live camera preview with clear scan target
- Flashlight toggle for low-light scanning
- Smooth zoom control
- Auto and manual focus modes
- One-tap copy scanned text
- Instant sharing of results
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Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly, privately, and without distractions. FreeScan processes scans on your device, with no ads, no account, no analytics, and no subscription required. SCAN ALMOST ANY CODE • Scan live with your camera or import a code from Photos • 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 more • Use the flashlight in low light • Pinch or use the slider to zoom • Switch between continuous autofocus and manual focus for difficult labels SMART SCAN FreeScan recognizes common content and gives you the right next step: • Preview web destinations before opening links • View link-safety warnings for suspicious URLs • 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 fields • Copy or share any result while preserving the original data BATCH SCANNING 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 Generate 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, usage 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FreeScan Code Scanner at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. FreeScan Code Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). QR Pro's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 2) and device support (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
FreeScan Code Scanner 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: 72% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of FreeScan Code Scanner's.
QR Pro ships an update weekly, FreeScan Code Scanner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pro | FreeScan Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (29K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crypto Inc. | Fare Brothers |
Customer experience
QR Pro
FreeScan Code Scanner
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 Code Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
FreeScan Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Pro free?
Is FreeScan Code Scanner free?
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