# Simple Scan vs QR Code Reader ·

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scan | QR Code Reader · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373/reviews) | **[4.7 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **670K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 49.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 4 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373)

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.

**Highlights:** QR code and barcode scanning, Automatic link opening, Bulk scan mode, Scan from photos/albums, Scan history, Vibrate/beep on scan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan 15+ code types, Product & food details, QR code data cards, Scan history, Organize with folders, Batch scan, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Version 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version 1 year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy scanning
- ✨ Useful for various purposes
- 👍 Works as described

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Struggles with certain barcodes
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
- 📢 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Unclear cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion

**Requested features**

- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Scan free?

Simple Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Reader · free?

QR Code Reader · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or QR Code Reader ·?

QR Code Reader · is rated higher. Simple Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while QR Code Reader · averages 4.7 from 670K ratings.

### Do Simple Scan or QR Code Reader · have ads?

QR Code Reader · shows ads; Simple Scan does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*