Comparison

inQRedible vs Scan n Gen

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

Head to head
About

inQRedible

Easily scan and create QR codes for various content, including websites, contact information, and social media profiles. This free utility allows for quick actions like launching websites or dialing numbers directly from scanned codes. It also offers customization options for creating your own QR codes and saves your history for future reference.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes instantly
  • Create QR codes for text, URLs, contacts, and social media
  • Launch associated apps directly from scans
  • Save scan and creation history
  • Customize QR code size and error correction
  • Flashlight for low-light scanning
Features
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Scan and Create QR Codes with inQRedible – Easy to use and 100% FREE! Simply point at a QR Code and inQRedible will do the rest! The powerful scanner will analyse and launch the associated application on your device. You’ll immediately see the content in plain text and have the option to take the appropriate action in one go! Launch websites in your browser, send emails, view locations, dial phone numbers, view profiles on Facebook/Twitter, etc. Create QR Codes! This includes plain text, website URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, locations and more! You can also create QR Codes for your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn profiles. When these are scanned with inQRedible, your profiles will be launched in their respective apps! • Share your QR Codes with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Mail and more! • In-app switch to turn your flash light on in low-light conditions • Scanner and creator history saved. Replay scanned QR Codes as if they were scanned again • Advanced settings for the creator to adjust QR Code size and error correction level • Set your default settings for ease of use: show the scanner on launch, automatically launch websites, Facebook profiles, etc. • No internet connection required New features are on the way! For app issues, general feedback, and feature enhancement requests, please contact me through the app.

About

Scan n Gen

This utility app quickly scans barcodes, QR codes, NFC tags, and text from images using OCR. It also allows users to create and share custom barcodes and QR codes.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Read NFC tags
  • OCR text recognition from images
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Share generated codes and text
  • Flashlight feature for scanning
Features
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Scan n Gen is the fastest scanner for Barcode/QR, NFC reader and OCR/text reader. It can also create Barcode/QR code which can be saved and shared. This is an essential app for every iPhone & iPad device. Additionally, it has an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function to recognize the characters from an image. You can also save the generated text and/or share it through multiple options. Scan n Gen is extremely easy to use: Steps: 1. To scan barcode simply point the rear camera of your device to scan the QR, barcode, or text that you want to decode. The app will automatically detect, scan, and display it. No needs to press any button, take photos, or adjust the zoom. 2. Create QR Codes and Barcodes and save them or share them through email, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more. Generate Codes from URLs, Text Messages, Phone Numbers and/or any free Text. 3. Read data from NFC chips by tapping your phone on a NFC chip. 4. OCR Real-Time Text Scanner scans and extracts text at very high reading speed with the highest accuracy. Features: Scan n Gen scans and read all types of QR/ barcode types (supports multiple formats). Using the app, you’ll be able to generate your own barcodes. With Scan n Gen, you can easily share your barcode with your friends. It also scans and reads NFC Tags. It even supports a Flashlight feature. OCR functionality - Scan and read the text from images stored in your phone or live using the rear camera. Easily convert images to texts so you can edit, save, and share them. Required Permission: Camera: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your camera to scan images/docs/QR/barcodes. Gallery: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your phone gallery so you can easily scan your saved images/docs. Our Scan n Gen App is available with full features as mentioned and it’s free. A must-have app for your iPhone & iPad! Download it now!! For any questions, or if you need assistance, please contact V Group’s Digital team at: digital@vgroupinc.com

Screenshots

inQRedible4 screens
Scan n Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: inQRedible at 4.5 against Scan n Gen's 3.4. inQRedible also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Scan n Gen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. inQRedible sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan n Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

inQRedible holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

inQRedible ships an update every 5 weeks, Scan n Gen every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
inQRedible versus Scan n Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterinQRedibleScan n Gen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmir CanpolatV Group Inc

Customer experience

inQRedible

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scan n Gen

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

inQRedible

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Scan n Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is inQRedible free?
inQRedible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan n Gen free?
Scan n Gen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, inQRedible or Scan n Gen?
inQRedible is rated higher. inQRedible averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scan n Gen averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do inQRedible or Scan n Gen have ads?
Neither inQRedible nor Scan n Gen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, inQRedible or Scan n Gen?
inQRedible ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scan n Gen every 9 months. Most recently, inQRedible was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scan n Gen on October 24, 2026.

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