Comparison

sweet scan vs QRTaro

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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sweet scan is a cute layout QR code reader designed for women. We wanted a QR code reader that could be cute even for everyday use apps. That's why we created this app. ・Features >> QR Code Reader You can read QR codes. The light can also be turned on, so it can be used even in dark places. >> 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 Twitter and email. >> 3D Touch Quick Actions On devices that support 3D Touch, you can display a shortcut menu by pressing the icon firmly.

About

QRTaro

Features
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QRTaro is an application that can read QR code and create QR code. Easy operation! Read history will also remain. β—† QRMaker: Create a QR code from the input text. The created QR code can be saved as an image in a photo album. Also, the created QR code can be sent directly to an application such as a message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail, etc. β—† QRReader: Read the QR code from the camera and photo album images. Since pinch-in pinch-out and tap focus function are carried, focus adjustment can be done easily. By tapping the folder icon displayed at the bottom of the top screen, the photo album is displayed and you can also select the previously saved QR code image for reading. You can also pass the scanned data directly to the application such as message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail from the reading result screen. Also, since the scanned data of the QR code is displayed as a scan history by date on the history list screen, you can tap the scanned data and obtain the reading result again. Since historical data has selective batch delete and delete all functions, it is also possible for users to organize them. β€» Up to 30 history lists are displayed. If it exceeds 30, the history data of the oldest date is deleted. β—† Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.

Screenshots

sweet scan4 screens
QRTaro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sweet scan at none against QRTaro's 1. sweet scan also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. sweet scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sweet scan ships an update every 8 days, QRTaro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
sweet scan versus QRTaro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersweet scanQRTaro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOSHIYUKI HIRATAMasashi Sasaoka

In-app purchases

None

sweet scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QRTaro

One-time1
  • Ad-free$1.99

Questions

Is sweet scan free?
sweet scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRTaro free?
QRTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do sweet scan or QRTaro have ads?
Both sweet scan and QRTaro show ads.
Which is updated more often, sweet scan or QRTaro?
sweet scan ships an update every 8 days, and QRTaro monthly. Most recently, sweet scan was updated on September 10, 2026 and QRTaro on September 9, 2026.

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