# Simple Scan vs Scan QR Code

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Scan | Scan QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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) | [4.5 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-create-qr-code/id6471647096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) |

## 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


### Scan QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-create-qr-code/id6471647096)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription With Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


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