QReader.it vs Honos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QReader.it
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QReader is an App designed to read the Electronic Seal that is affixed to documents digitally created, and later printed. The App, simple and intuitive, allows to perform all the controls and verifications of the document. Paperless processes imply that the document is originated electronically and then digitally signed to ensure integrity and authenticity. Analog copies of the original document usually do not contain the digital signature cryptographic elements necessary to verify its authenticity. The electronic stamp, placed on the hard copy, allows to go back to the original digital document. Features: - Open standards - Top technology density QRcode - Security ensured by Electronic Signature - verification even offline - Customizable metadata - Digital Remote Signature with PkBox 3.0 (certified solution at European level) - Parallel management of different typology documents - Management of multiple signers - Reading of other types of QRcode - View and download of the original PDF document - Verification of Signature - Optional authentication Basic/HTTP to protect access to the original documents
Honos
This app specializes in reading secure QR codes generated with SecurePaper technology. It allows users to view, download, email, or save original documents represented by these codes. It does not decode standard QR codes.
- Reads SecurePaper QR codes
- Displays original documents
- Download documents
- Email documents
- Save to cloud storage
- Does not decode unsafe QR codes
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β’ Honos is the free QR Code Reader for secure codes generated with SecurePaper technology. β’ The code generated by this technology are safe and replace certified copies. β’ After reading the Secure QR Code Honos displays the original document, you can download it, send it by email or save it to cloud storage services. β’ Honos does not decode unsafe QR Code produced by different technologies.
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Verdict
QReader.it and Honos are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QReader.it ships an update every 4 months, Honos every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QReader.it | Honos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 50.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Intesi Group S.p.A. | LAND S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
QReader.it
No in-app purchases
Honos
No in-app purchases








