Grades vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grades
Calculate the exact scores needed on future assignments to achieve desired grades and overall GPA. Customize your experience with icons and colors, and manage assignments with flexible grading options.
- Grade Calculator
- GPA Calculator
- Custom icons and colors
- Grouped assignments
- Weighted or Points grading
- Supports all GPA scales
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Grades shows what you need on your next test to hit your target grades and GPA. Features: - Grade Calculator - GPA Calculator - Custom icons and colors - Grouped assignments and extra credit - Weighted or Points grading - Supports all GPA scales - Light and dark modes - Super fast customer support Hope you find my app helpful! - Seth Radman, Georgia Tech ---------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/50447321
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 in-app purchases: QR Code Reader at none against Grades's 7. QR Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 70%) and ratings volume (160K vs 13K). Grades's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. Grades sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Grades holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 160K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Grades'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.
Grades ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grades | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (13K ratings) — better | 4.7 (160K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K | 160K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Plutonium Apps, LLC | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
Grades
QR Code Reader
User reviews
Grades
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking grades and calculating target grades
- 💡 Customizable grade settings
- 👍 Useful for staying on top of academic progress
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing interface
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited to 3-4 classes in free version
- 💰 Premium version is required for more features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Lack of flexibility in grade scales and weighting
QR Code Reader
From 160K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 💡 Convenient features
- 🤖 Reliable and accurate scanning
- 🌟 Excellent overall experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 💰 Concerns about hidden costs
- 📋 Unclear instructions or information
Bugs and requests
Grades
Reported bugs
3 issues- Courses and assignments disappearing after using the app
- Incorrect grade calculations when using grouped assignments
- Crashes after recent app updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add more than 4 classes in free version
- Ability to customize grade scales (e.g. GCSE, WAM)
- Option to add bonus points or extra credit
- GPA calculator that accounts for credit hours
- Calendar integration for assignment tracking
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
Grades
- Grades Premium$3.991 Month
- Grades Premium$5.991 Month
- Grades Premium$7.991 Month
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- Grades Premium$9.991 Year
- Grades Premium$14.991 Year
- Grades Premium$19.991 Year
- Grades Premium$8.99
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
