Comparison

QRHub vs QR Code Reader Extra

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

Head to head
About

QRHub

Features
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QRHub is an application designed to read and create QRCode. It is very easy to use. Also QRHub have historical management. You can re-create QRCode that was scanned or created before. - Scan faster Fast and Simple. - Generate QR code Generating QR code with text. - Managing history History will be created automatically when you create and when you read the QR code. - Display of the QR code It is supported maximum scalling and minimum scalling with pinch-in/pinch-out gesture or double tap.   - Take a note In history view, It is possible to add a note of the content. - In-app browser

About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read from photo library
  • Continuous shooting mode
  • Flashlight for low light
  • Save favorites
  • Scan history management
  • Share scan results
Features
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It is a completely free QR code reader. It is an application to read QR code and barcode using camera. It is also possible to read QR code images from the library. **************************** ▼ Function of QR code reader Extra **************************** [Read function] · Read QR code and bar code · Read QR code image from photo library · Continuous reading is possible by continuous shooting mode · Tap face to set focus and exposure · Analyze the read text and recognize the following types - URL - mail address - phone number - VCARD [Favorite function] · Favorite registration easily with one tap [Light function] · ON / OFF light can be turned on with one tap · Can shoot even in the dark [History function] · Management of scan result as history [Sharing function] · You can share in the following way - AirDrop - Messages, emails, memos - Twitter, FaceBook, LINE - Other apps [3D Touch compatible terminal] · Long press of the application icon to access the latest 4 histories

Screenshots

QRHub4 screens
QR Code Reader Extra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader Extra at every 2 months against QRHub's every 10 months. QR Code Reader Extra also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRHub ships an update every 10 months, QR Code Reader Extra every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QRHub versus QR Code Reader Extra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRHubQR Code Reader Extra
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoyuki TakuraTetsuya Kitauji

In-app purchases

None

QRHub

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader Extra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRHub free?
QRHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader Extra free?
QR Code Reader Extra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRHub or QR Code Reader Extra have ads?
Both QRHub and QR Code Reader Extra show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRHub or QR Code Reader Extra?
QRHub ships an update every 10 months, and QR Code Reader Extra every 2 months. Most recently, QRHub was updated on September 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader Extra on October 1, 2026.

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