Lettore QR vs BasicNotesApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lettore QR
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Lettore QR is the simplest, fastest way to scan and create QR codes and barcodes. Completely redesigned, ad‑free and respectful of your privacy. SCAN ANY CODE • QR, EAN‑13, EAN‑8, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec, Codabar • Instant recognition with code highlighting • Flashlight, zoom and tap‑to‑focus • Read codes from images in your Photos library • Continuous scanning: read dozens of codes in a row SMART ACTIONS • Wi‑Fi: join the network with one tap, no password typing • Contacts: save business cards (vCard and MeCard) • Events: add them to your calendar • Links: open them safely, with a warning for insecure sites • Locations, email, SMS and phone numbers • Products: look up barcodes on the web or Open Food Facts CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES • Link, text, Wi‑Fi, business card, email, SMS, phone, location • Pick your colors and add your logo in the center • Share or save the image to Photos HISTORY • Every code you scan or create, grouped by day • Search, filters and favorites • CSV export TRULY PRIVATE No account, no ads, no tracking. Your history stays on your device. Available for iPhone and iPad.
BasicNotesApp
Organize your thoughts and ideas with a simple note-taking application. Create individual notes and group them into custom folders for easy retrieval. Streamline your workflow and keep your information tidy.
- Create notes
- Create folders
- Organize notes
- Simple interface
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Create notes and folders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BasicNotesApp at 15.2 against Lettore QR's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Lettore QR ships an update every 66 months, BasicNotesApp every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lettore QR | BasicNotesApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 35 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michele Bazzoli | Peter Roach |
In-app purchases
Lettore QR
No in-app purchases
BasicNotesApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
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