Comparison

Panda vs QR Code Reader & Generator X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Panda

Features
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Code Scanning You can use the camera on your iPhone or iPad to read QR codes and various 2D codes. If your iPhone or iPad has a flashlight, you can also use the flashlight. The camera supports reading of codabar, code39, code39Mod43, code93, code128, ean8, ean13, gs1DataBar, gs1DataBarExpanded, gs1DataBarLimited, interleaved2of5, itf14, upce, aztec, dataMatrix, microPDF417, microQR, pdf417, and qr. Document scanning Document scanning uses a camera to take a photo of paper documents, whiteboards, business cards, etc. and then performs trapezoid correction. NFC If you have an NFC-enabled model, you can read information by simply holding it over an IC tag. It also supports checking the balance of Japanese transportation IC cards and electronic money. It's also easy to open scanned URLs in your browser, or quickly copy and share important information. History You can check the read results in the history. You can also share the results. If you enable iCloud, your history will be automatically synced across multiple devices. Create You can create QR codes and write them to NFC tags. Created QR codes can be easily shared.

About

QR Code Reader & Generator X

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with this accurate tool. It offers automatic reading, image scanning, and a history log. A premium plan is available for enhanced features, though most core functionality is free.

Highlights
  • Accurate QR code and barcode scanning
  • Instant automatic reading
  • QR code generation
  • Scan QR codes from photo albums
  • Scan history with dates
  • Premium plan available
Features
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The simplest and most accurate QR code/barcode reader! Anyone can easily scan and create QR codes. ・Made in Japan for peace of mind ・Automatic reading in an instant! It's okay to shake! ・Easy to create QR code ・It is also possible to read QR images from photo albums. ・Scan history with date * Since the camera function is used to read the QR code, be sure to allow access to the camera when it is requested at startup. ■ About the structure of the premium plan The premium plan is an "option". Not required for use. Most features are available for free. - Billing method Billing will be charged to your iTunes account. It will be automatically renewed every month. The price is as follows 1 month renewal plan: $6.99 - Details of automatic renewal Unless you cancel the automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end date of the premium plan period, the membership period will be automatically renewed. Automatic renewal charges will be made within 24 hours prior to the end of the contract period. - How to check your membership status and cancel automatic renewal You can check your membership status and cancel your membership from the following. 1. Open the App Store app 2. Scroll to the bottom of the "Recommended" tab 3. Select "Apple ID/Account" 4. Select "Subscribe/Manage" Check the next automatic renewal date and time or cancel automatic renewal ・Please use this screen for settings. * You can also check and cancel/set automatic renewal from iTunes. Privacy Policy: https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/1xvsb Terms of Use: https://baliwww.theblog.me/posts/43338149

Screenshots

Panda4 screens
QR Code Reader & Generator X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panda at none against QR Code Reader & Generator X's 1. Panda also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader & Generator X's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Generator X sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Panda asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panda ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader & Generator X weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Panda versus QR Code Reader & Generator X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPandaQR Code Reader & Generator X
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhisa Asakawamisaki sakamoto

In-app purchases

None

Panda

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader & Generator X

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Panda free?
Panda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Generator X free?
QR Code Reader & Generator X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panda or QR Code Reader & Generator X have ads?
QR Code Reader & Generator X shows ads; Panda does not.
Which is updated more often, Panda or QR Code Reader & Generator X?
Panda ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader & Generator X weekly. Most recently, Panda was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Generator X on October 21, 2026.

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