SimpleScan QR Reader vs Octopus Research
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.
Octopus Research
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Octopus is a research app used in invitation-only studies on smartphone use, digital habits, and everyday behavior. It collects data through surveys and passive logging, such as app usage and screen activity, to support academic research. Participation is by invitation only, and all data is handled securely and used solely for research purposes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Octopus Research at every 4 weeks against SimpleScan QR Reader's every 56 months. 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, Octopus Research every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleScan QR Reader | Octopus Research |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Solutions MB Inc | Business Software Solutions Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag |
In-app purchases
SimpleScan QR Reader
No in-app purchases
Octopus Research
No in-app purchases
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