QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your device's camera or photo gallery. Automatically detect and act on scanned information like URLs, phone numbers, and emails. Save, share, and search for product details with ease.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Automatic data detection (URL, phone, email)
- Open links, make calls, send emails
- Add contacts and calendar events
- Scan from gallery images
- Save and share scanned data
- Search product information
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QR Barcode Scanner will scan the QR code and the Barcode, at the fastest. To your iOS device, it is Indispensable app. QR Barcode Scanner is a Very Easy-to-Use application. After scanning the QR code and Barcode, be able to detect automatically, the, URL, Phone Number, E-mail Address. So you can easily access to the item that is detected automatically. For example, Open the browser, Make a call, Send a mail, Add to Contacts, Add to event on calendar, Copy to the clipboard. From the image in the gallery, being able to scan the QR code or Barcode. After the QR code or Barcode scanned, being able to display, save, and share. Scan the Barcode, be able to easily search the product information. [Compatible with the following barcodes] QR Code128 Code39 Code93 CodaBar EAN13 EAN8 ITF UPCA UPCE PDF417 Aztec DataMatrix URL Scheme: woodsmall-qrcode:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.
QR Code Reader
Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with your iPhone camera. Access your scan history, scan from photos, and use a flashlight for dark environments. Share your scanned items easily.
- Automatic camera activation
- Scan from photo library
- Scan history access
- Flashlight for low light
- Barcode scanning support
- Share scan history
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QR Code Reader for iPhone is a free and handy QR code scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts automatically when you launch the app. - Scan images directly from your photo library. - Quickly access your scan history. - Includes a light button for scanning in the dark. - Also supports barcode scanning. - Share your scan history list. * You can scan a large number of barcodes or QR codes and send them all at once. [Notes] Be sure to allow the QR Code Reader app to access your camera when you launch it. If the screen appears dark on startup, go to [Settings] → [Privacy & Security] → [Camera], and turn on [QR Code Reader].
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.7 against QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's 4.2. QR Code Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (160K vs 13). QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 160K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 84% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner ships an update monthly, QR Code Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (160K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 160K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woodsmall inc. | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
QR Code Reader
Bugs and requests
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Scanning not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save and organize scanned data
- Integration with other apps or services
- More customization options
In-app purchases
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
- Monthly plan$0.491 Month
- 6 months plan$1.996 Months
- Annual plan$5.991 Year
- Pay in full$6.99
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner free?
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