Comparison

QR Code Reader vs MileShift

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic camera activation
  • Scan from photo library
  • Scan history access
  • Flashlight for low light
  • Barcode scanning support
  • Share scan history
Features
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QR Code Reader is a fast, free QR code scanner for iPhone. Simple and easy to use: open the app, point your camera at a code and it reads instantly, with no buttons to press and no photos to take. The scanned content is recognized automatically, so URLs and text are ready to open, copy or share in seconds. Barcode scanning is supported too. ■ Scan QR codes in seconds The camera starts as soon as you open the app. Aim it at a QR code and it is detected automatically, so you can scan the moment you need to. The app recognizes what the code contains: open the link, copy the text or share it, without typing web addresses by hand. ■ Scan QR codes from images Got a QR code in a screenshot or a photo? The app reads QR codes directly from images in your photo library. When a code appears on your own iPhone screen, you don't need a second device: take a screenshot and read it right away. It also works for QR code images sent by email or chat. ■ Scan history always at hand Every scan is saved to your history automatically, so you can reopen links, websites and text anytime. You can also share the whole history list at once: scan many QR codes or barcodes in a row, then send them all together. Your history is stored locally on your device. ■ Scan barcodes to look up products Point the camera at a product barcode and jump straight to a product search: compare prices and check details while shopping. ■ Main features - Automatic scanning — point the camera at a code and scanning starts on its own - QR code & barcode scanner — reads both QR codes and barcodes - Scan from image — detect codes in photos and screenshots - Scan history — reopen any past scan with one tap - Share in bulk — send your scan history list in one go - Flashlight — scan even in the dark or in low light - Copy, open or share — open results in Safari or Chrome, copy them or send them to friends - Private — scan history stays on your device - No account — no sign-up, no registration - Free — all features are free to use ■ One scanner for many codes - QR codes — open websites, read text, view details - Restaurant menus — scan the code on the table to see the menu - Coupons & promos — scan discount codes from your favorite brands - Food packages — open product pages from QR codes on the label - Posters, flyers & ads — jump to campaigns and event pages - Product barcodes — scan an item and jump to a product search to compare prices ■ Simple, fast and easy to use QR codes are everywhere these days: menus, ads, posters, packages and tickets. With a simple QR scanner on your iPhone, you can check any code the moment you see it. The design is clean, there are no complicated settings, and the app is made for everyday use. If you are new to the iPhone, or you simply want a scanner that just works, this app is for you. ■ Good to know This app is a scanner only: it does not create or generate QR codes. Your scan history is stored locally on your device, and no account is needed at any point. ■ Pricing All features are free to use. The app shows ads, and there are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases and no paid plans. ■ Download QR Code Reader today Scan, save and share QR codes and barcodes with one simple app. Download now and read your first code just seconds after opening the app!

About

MileShift

Features
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MileShift is a no-nonsense mileage and shift tracker built for self-employed drivers, gig workers, and small-business owners who need an IRS-compliant log without giving up their data. Everything stays on your phone. Your trips and timesheets live in a database on your device — not in our cloud. No sign-up is needed to track; an optional account (email only) exists for subscription sync. WHAT MILESHIFT TRACKS • Business mileage — record start and end addresses, distance, and trip purpose. • Work shifts — clock in and out with one tap; clean log of hours per day, week, or month. • Saved places — tag home, office, and frequent destinations once, pick them in two taps. • Trip history — review, edit, and categorize past trips at any time. WHY LOCAL-FIRST Most mileage apps ship your driving data to a third-party server. MileShift doesn't. No analytics or ad SDKs. If you delete the app, your data is gone — because it was only ever on this device. A good fit if you: • Take privacy seriously. • Want to keep your mileage log even if a subscription company shuts down. • Need a tool that works offline. IRS-READY REPORTS MileShift exports your trip log as CSV and PDF with the columns the IRS expects — date, business purpose, start and end addresses, and total miles. Email, AirDrop, or save to your preferred cloud once a quarter. WHAT YOU GET FREE 30-day unlimited trial of every feature. No credit card up front, no auto-bill. AFTER THE TRIAL $1.99/month or $19.99/year (first month free) unlocks unlimited trips, shifts, and exports. Purchases handled by Apple; no payment data is ever sent to us. PRIVACY • No account needed to track — an optional email-only account powers subscription sync. • No analytics, no advertising IDs. • No background network calls for your trip data. • Your trips stay on your device — there is no server copy of where you've been. The app only reaches out to validate your subscription and, when you search for a place, to look up that address. SUPPORT Questions? Email hello@mile-shift.com — a real person reads it. MileShift. Your trips. Your phone. Your business. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://mile-shift.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mile-shift.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
MileShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Reader at none against MileShift's 2. MileShift's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MileShift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, MileShift every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader versus MileShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderMileShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (163K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings163K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Alexandre Blais Blais

Bugs and 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

MileShift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MileShift

Subscriptions2
  • MileShift1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • MileShift1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MileShift free?
MileShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Reader or MileShift have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; MileShift does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or MileShift?
QR Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, and MileShift every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and MileShift on October 28, 2026.

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