Comparison

QR Pro vs FreeScan Code Scanner

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 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
Read full description

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
FreeScan Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Pro versus FreeScan Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProFreeScan Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Fare Brothers

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,792 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews576 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.7%

FreeScan Code Scanner

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 Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

FreeScan Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FreeScan Code Scanner free?
FreeScan Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or FreeScan Code Scanner?
FreeScan Code Scanner is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while FreeScan Code Scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Pro or FreeScan Code Scanner have ads?
Neither QR Pro nor FreeScan Code Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or FreeScan Code Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and FreeScan Code Scanner every 8 days. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and FreeScan Code Scanner on September 10, 2026.

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