QRCode Scanner vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode Scanner
Scan all types of QR codes quickly and efficiently. This free utility minimizes clicks, offers a preview of content before opening, and saves battery by stopping the camera immediately after scanning. It also allows you to copy scanned content to your clipboard.
- Scan all QR code types
- Minimize clicks for speed
- Copy content to clipboard
- Preview content before opening
- Stop camera after scan to save battery
- Free to use
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This app is an easy-to-use QR Code Reader that helps you to scan all kinds of QR Code. Feature: • Minimize number of clicks to save your time. • Copy QR Code content to clipboard • Option to take a look at content of QR Code before open it (a little more secure) • Stop camera immediately after scanning (save battery power) • It’s FREE!
QR
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「QR-CodeReader」はQRコードを読み取るためのアプリです。 アプリを起動するとすぐにカメラが立ち上がり、QRコードも瞬時に読み取る簡単なQRコードリーダーです。 ※QRコード®は株式会社デンソーウェーブの登録商標です。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRCode Scanner at none against QR's shown. QRCode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Scanner | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 齐 陈 | TANITA HEALTH LINK, INC. |
In-app purchases
QRCode Scanner
No in-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
