QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner vs PlaceRack
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.
PlaceRack
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Every so often, one finds it hard to recall a specific place they visited and the associated experience. It was one such time that led to the origin of the PlaceRack app; a convenient way to capture, catalog, recall and recommend. PlaceRack is an app to remember. It allows you to capture a memorable event, a dining experience or anything worth noting. You can add images, audio or text to your capture session. At a later time, you easily recall this event by performing a simple search and scrolling a list of possible choices. You can share any of your experiences with friends, and on social media; also you can receive recommendations from your friends. At the capture session, the app provides Yelp scores and recommendations from your friends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PlaceRack at none against QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's shown. QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and PlaceRack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner ships an update monthly, PlaceRack every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner | PlaceRack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | woodsmall inc. | Breakpoint Software Inc |
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
PlaceRack
- Standard$6.99
Questions
Is QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner free?
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