Simple Scan vs QR Code Reader ·
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Scan
This utility app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes, offering features like automatic link opening, bulk scanning, and sound/vibration feedback. It also allows scanning from photos and saves your scan history for easy access.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Automatic link opening
- Bulk scan mode
- Scan from photos/albums
- Scan history
- Vibrate/beep on scan
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Simple Scan is the best QR code and barcode reader! Features include (on/off setting): - Link open automatically - Bulk scan mode - Vibrate on successful scan - Beep on successful scan - History for all the scans - Save repeated scans - Read from Photos and Albums - and much more awesome features for you to discover yourself!
QR Code Reader ·
Easily scan various QR codes and barcodes to access detailed product information, data cards, and scan history. Organize your scans with folders and export data to CSV. Offers unlimited scans and ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.
- Scan 15+ code types
- Product & food details
- QR code data cards
- Scan history
- Organize with folders
- Batch scan
- CSV export
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Batch Scan - CSV Export SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day trial, 3-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://sites.google.com/view/qrcodeios/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scan at none against QR Code Reader ·'s 14. Simple Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). QR Code Reader ·'s advantage is ratings volume (670K vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price 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. QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Simple Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Simple Scan | QR Code Reader · |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (670K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 49.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 670K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | #105 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jian Yih Lee | App Lock LLC |
Customer experience
Simple Scan
QR Code Reader ·
Bugs and requests
Simple Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader ·
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion
Requested features
2 requests- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information
In-app purchases
Simple Scan
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader ·
- Pro Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Pro version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Pro Version 3 months$14.993 Months
- Pro Version 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
Is Simple Scan free?
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