Simple Scan vs Scan QR Code Now
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!
Scan QR Code Now
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, find deals, or create your own codes. Features auto-scan, safe browsing, and sharing options. Offers premium features through subscription.
- QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner
- Create & Share QR Codes
- Auto Scan functionality
- Discover Deals & Coupons
- Safe Browsing for links
- Save & Share Scan History
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Scan QR codes fast and easy with our trusted QR code scanner for iPhone – download for FREE now! Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes. Whether you're looking up a restaurant menu, leaving a review, or making your own QR codes, this app makes it super easy! FEATURES: - QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner – Scan any code in seconds. - Create & Share QR Codes – Make your own codes to share with friends or for business. - Auto Scan – Just point your camera and it scans! - Find Deals & Coupons – Scan to discover discounts. - Safe Browsing – See where links go before clicking. - Save & Share Scans – Export scans or share right away via messaging. *SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Scan QR Code Now to get access to premium features, like unlimited scans, code creation, and more. Try premium with a 3-day FREE trial, then just $6.99/week for unlimited scans and more! Scan QR codes fast and easy with our trusted QR code scanner for iPhone – download for FREE now! Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes. Whether you're looking up a restaurant menu, leaving a review, or making your own QR codes, this app makes it super easy! FEATURES: - QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner – Scan any code in seconds. - Create & Share QR Codes – Make your own codes to share with friends or for business. - Auto Scan – Just point your camera and it scans! - Find Deals & Coupons – Scan to discover discounts. - Safe Browsing – See where links go before clicking. - Save & Share Scans – Export scans or share right away via messaging. *SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Scan QR Code Now to get access to premium features, like unlimited scans, code creation, and more. Try premium with a 3-day FREE trial for unlimited scans and more! Download now and start scanning! Privacy Policy: https://sparktonic.co/privacy-app.html Download now and start scanning! Privacy Policy: https://sparktonic.co/privacy-app.html Terms of Service: https://sparktonic.co/terms-apps.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scan at none against Scan QR Code Now's 4. Simple Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). Scan QR Code Now's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 4) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). On price, rating 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. Scan QR Code Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.6 for Scan QR Code Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code Now has 13K 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 87% of Scan QR Code Now's.
| Parameter | Simple Scan | Scan QR Code Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jian Yih Lee | Sparktonic, LLC |
Customer experience
Simple Scan
Scan QR Code Now
Bugs and requests
Simple Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scan QR Code Now
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Simple Scan
No in-app purchases
Scan QR Code Now
- Unlock Scan QR Code Now3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Pro User3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly - Unlock all features3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Weekly - Unlock all features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Questions
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