Comparison

Simple Scan vs Scan QR Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Automatic link opening
  • Bulk scan mode
  • Scan from photos/albums
  • Scan history
  • Vibrate/beep on scan
Features
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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!

About

Scan QR Code

This app allows you to quickly scan and create various types of QR codes and barcodes. It supports scanning from images, customizing QR code colors, and saving your scan history. Easily share created QR codes and open links directly in their corresponding applications.

Highlights
  • Scan all barcode types
  • Create diverse QR codes (URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, etc.)
  • Scan QR codes from images
  • Customize QR code colors
  • Open links in corresponding apps
  • Share QR code content
  • Scan and create history
Features
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Are you looking for a faster-than-ever modern phone QR code scanning app? Experience Scan QR Code - Create QR Code - a quick and convenient QR code scanning and creation app. We've developed this app to meet all your requirements when it comes to accessing information from QR codes or performing related tasks effortlessly. Join us in exploring the unique features and utility that Scan QR Code - Create QR Code offers. With QR Code - QR Create & Generator, you'll discover a versatile app that not only scans QR codes but also offers various other features. It can scan different types of barcodes, read QR codes, create your own QR codes, store scan history, easily share and save QR code content, access the information specific to each QR code, all within a simple and user-friendly interface. With Scan QR Code - Create QR Code, you'll no longer worry about finding the right app to scan QR codes. This app is a reliable assistant, bringing convenience and efficiency to your daily life. KEY FEATURE: Scan All Barcode Types: The app allows you to scan various popular barcode types, helping you quickly access information from products and barcodes. Scan and Create Diverse QR Codes: You can scan and create different types of QR codes, including phone numbers, SMS messages, Gmail, Wi-Fi, GPS locations, URLs, text, and popular apps like WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, TikTok, Twitter, Snapchat, and Spotify. Scan Images from the Library: You can scan QR codes from images in your library, enabling you to access information from saved images. Customize Colors: You can customize the background and border colors for the QR codes you create. Open Links in Corresponding Apps: When scanning a QR code, the app will open the link with the corresponding app. Share QR Code Content: You can share the content and images of the QR codes you've created with others. Scan and Create History: The app saves a history of scanned and created QR codes, allowing you to review and delete previously created QR codes. Scanning, creating, and managing QR codes has never been easier with QR Code - QR Create & Generator. Try it now and start trying it to make your daily life easier! For Terms of Use, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-service-qr-code For Privacy Policy, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-qr-code-qr

Screenshots

Simple Scan4 screens
Scan QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scan at none against Scan QR Code's 3. Simple Scan also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). Scan QR Code's advantage is ratings volume (654 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Simple Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Simple Scan against 4.5 for Scan QR Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code has 654 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 71% of Scan QR Code's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Scan versus Scan QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ScanScan QR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (654 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4654 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJian Yih LeeFire Technologies Hong Kong Limited

Customer experience

Simple Scan

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Scan QR Code

All ratings654 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Scan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan QR Code

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription With Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Scan free?
Simple Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan QR Code free?
Scan QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Scan or Scan QR Code?
Simple Scan and Scan QR Code are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 654 ratings respectively.
Do Simple Scan or Scan QR Code have ads?
Neither Simple Scan nor Scan QR Code shows ads.

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