Comparison

sweet scan vs QRCode CRUD

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

Head to head
About

sweet scan

A charming QR code reader with a cute interface, designed for everyday use. It allows you to scan codes, access a history of scanned items, and utilize quick actions on compatible devices. The built-in light ensures usability in low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • QR code reading
  • Flashlight for dark environments
  • Scan history management
  • Open links/apps from history
  • Share scanned data
  • 3D Touch quick actions
Features
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QR code won't scan? Text you need to copy? A QR code you want to create? sweetscan handles all three β€” fast, clean, and beautifully simple. ・Features >> QR Code Reader Scan QR codes in real time using the camera. The light can also be turned on, so it can be used even in dark places. >> OCR Text Recognition Point your camera at printed text to recognize and extract it. Copy or share the recognized text easily. >> QR Code Generator Generate a QR code from any text and share it instantly. >> History Displays information about QR codes you've read so far. You can open browsers or apps depending on the content you've read. You can also share via email.

About

QRCode CRUD

Features
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Easy-to-use and free "QR code" reading & creating app If you hold it over a QR code, it will be read automatically. QR code reading and creation history are saved. Reading from stored images is also possible. β–  Reading method 1. Launch the app and select a camera from the menu. 2. Hold the camera over the QR code to focus. 3. Scanning is performed automatically, and the read contents are displayed. β–  Simple and stylish interface Designed with trendy flat design β–  Light and fast reading You can use light operation that does not make you feel stressed. β–  Enhanced functions The following functions are available. ・ Read QR code (camera or saved image) ・ Create QR code ・ Read and create history function ・ Display page setting at startup (camera / menu / scan history) ・ Vibe setting at the time of reading (ringing / not ringing) ・ Read history setting (store / do not store) ・ URL display browser setting (Safari / application built-in browser)

Screenshots

sweet scan4 screens
QRCode CRUD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: sweet scan at fortnightly against QRCode CRUD's every 5 months. QRCode CRUD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sweet scan ships an update fortnightly, QRCode CRUD every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
sweet scan versus QRCode CRUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersweet scanQRCode CRUD
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOSHIYUKI HIRATAShigeaki Harada

In-app purchases

None

sweet scan

No in-app purchases

None

QRCode CRUD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sweet scan free?
sweet scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCode CRUD free?
QRCode CRUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sweet scan or QRCode CRUD have ads?
Both sweet scan and QRCode CRUD show ads.
Which is updated more often, sweet scan or QRCode CRUD?
sweet scan ships an update fortnightly, and QRCode CRUD every 5 months. Most recently, sweet scan was updated on October 29, 2026 and QRCode CRUD on October 29, 2026.

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