Comparison

QRHub vs QR Reader NEXT

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 Reader NEXT

Quickly scan QR codes by simply pointing your camera. Access websites, save scan history, and scan from images in your photo library. Features a built-in light for dark environments.

Highlights
  • Simple camera scanning
  • Scan from photo library
  • Scan history saved
  • Built-in light for dark
  • Supports QR and Micro QR codes
  • Actions for scanned data
Features
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Hold it up. Scan it. Open it. QR Reader NEXT makes scanning QR codes quick and easy. Simply point your camera at a QR code to view its contents and access websites in just a few taps. You can also scan QR codes from images saved in your photo library. Scanned results are saved to your history, so you can easily find them again whenever you need them. Make everyday QR code scanning simpler with QR Reader NEXT. Download it today and give it a try! 【Key Features】 ◆ Simple scanning—just point your camera at a QR code ◆ Reads QR codes even when viewed at an angle ◆ Scans QR codes from images in your photo library ◆ Detects multiple QR codes at once ◆ Saves scan history for easy access later ◆ Provides actions for URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and more ◆ Built-in light for scanning in dark environments ◆ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad ◆ Supports QR Codes and Micro QR Codes  ※Micro QR Codes require iOS 15.4 or later 【System Requirements】 Requires iOS 16.0 or later.

Screenshots

QRHub4 screens
QR Reader NEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRHub at none against QR Reader NEXT's 1. QR Reader NEXT's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Reader NEXT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRHub ships an update every 10 months, QR Reader NEXT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
QRHub versus QR Reader NEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRHubQR Reader NEXT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoyuki Takurananawork

In-app purchases

None

QRHub

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Reader NEXT

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$1.99

Questions

Is QRHub free?
QRHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader NEXT free?
QR Reader NEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRHub or QR Reader NEXT have ads?
Both QRHub and QR Reader NEXT show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRHub or QR Reader NEXT?
QRHub ships an update every 10 months, and QR Reader NEXT weekly. Most recently, QRHub was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Reader NEXT on October 9, 2026.

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