SimpleScan QR Reader vs MyCodeScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleScan QR Reader
This utility app quickly and easily scans QR codes. It provides a history of all your previous scans, making it convenient to revisit them. Designed for speed and simplicity.
- Quick QR scanning
- Fast performance
- Easy to use interface
- Scan history display
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Quick, Fast, Easy, QR Scanner Easy QR Reader with a history display to keep track of your previous scans.
MyCodeScanner
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Scan barcodes Scan QR codes Generate QR and bar codes Share your generated codes Open links embedded in QR codes* The app will automatically open a url within the app if a link is embedded in a QR code. With the anti-phishing feature, you will be notified if a suspicious URL is noticed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyCodeScanner at every 2 months against SimpleScan QR Reader's every 56 months. SimpleScan QR Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SimpleScan QR Reader ships an update every 56 months, MyCodeScanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleScan QR Reader | MyCodeScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Solutions MB Inc | INSPIRATIX HUB PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
SimpleScan QR Reader
No in-app purchases
MyCodeScanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, SimpleScan QR Reader or MyCodeScanner?
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