Comparison

QRCode CRUD vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head

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About

QRCode CRUD

Features

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Easy-to-use and free "QR code" reading & creating app If you hold it over a QR code, it will be read automatically. QR code reading and creation history are saved. Reading from stored images is also possible. ■ Reading method 1. Launch the app and select a camera from the menu. 2. Hold the camera over the QR code to focus. 3. Scanning is performed automatically, and the read contents are displayed. ■ Simple and stylish interface Designed with trendy flat design ■ Light and fast reading You can use light operation that does not make you feel stressed. ■ Enhanced functions The following functions are available. ・ Read QR code (camera or saved image) ・ Create QR code ・ Read and create history function ・ Display page setting at startup (camera / menu / scan history) ・ Vibe setting at the time of reading (ringing / not ringing) ・ Read history setting (store / do not store) ・ URL display browser setting (Safari / application built-in browser)

About

QR Code Scanner

This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. It features autofocus, a scan history, and the ability to read codes from photos or in low light conditions.

Highlights

Reads QR codes/barcodes in 0.1 seconds
Autofocus function
Automatic scan history saving
Reads from photo albums
Reads in dark places

Features

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Official Japanese-made QR code reader Accurately reads QR codes/barcodes in just 0.1 seconds. Anyone can use it automatically and easily by simply holding up the iPhone camera. ＜Main features＞ - Autofocus function works even with camera shake - Automatically saves scan history - Can read from photo albums - Can read in dark places

Screenshots

QRCode CRUD3 screens

QR Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Scanner at every 10 days against QRCode CRUD's every 5 months. QRCode CRUD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode CRUD ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

QRCode CRUD versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QRCode CRUD	QR Code Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	15 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shigeaki Harada	mirai sato

In-app purchases

None

QRCode CRUD

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode CRUD free?

QRCode CRUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is QR Code Scanner free?

QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do QRCode CRUD or QR Code Scanner have ads?

Both QRCode CRUD and QR Code Scanner show ads.

Which is updated more often, QRCode CRUD or QR Code Scanner?

QRCode CRUD ships an update every 5 months, and QR Code Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, QRCode CRUD was updated on October 7, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on October 9, 2026.