sweet scan vs QR Code Reader Extra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- QR code reading
- Flashlight for dark environments
- Scan history management
- Open links/apps from history
- Share scanned data
- 3D Touch quick actions
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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 — 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.
QR Code Reader Extra
This free utility scans QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera or from saved images. It recognizes various data types like URLs and contact information, with features for saving favorites, using a flashlight, and sharing results easily.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Read from photo library
- Continuous shooting mode
- Flashlight for low light
- Save favorites
- Scan history management
- Share scan results
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Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera, or read QR codes from photos. Keep your scan history, mark favorites, and create QR codes from text or links. Features • Camera scanning with flashlight and zoom • Batch scanning that saves results to history • QR code reading from photos • Scan history and favorites • QR code creation, copying, and sharing • Support for iPhone and iPad • Interface available in 10 languages Camera access is needed for camera scanning. Ads require an internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: sweet scan at 100% against QR Code Reader Extra's 0%. sweet scan also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). QR Code Reader Extra's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
sweet scan ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader Extra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sweet scan | QR Code Reader Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TOSHIYUKI HIRATA | Tetsuya Kitauji |
Customer experience
sweet scan
QR Code Reader Extra
In-app purchases
sweet scan
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader Extra
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sweet scan free?
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Do sweet scan or QR Code Reader Extra have ads?
Which is updated more often, sweet scan or QR Code Reader Extra?
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