Comparison

QR Reader vs Compass

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader

Features
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QR Code Reader is the fastest and most user-friendly QR code scanner available. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod came with a built-in scanner, this would be it. Quick Scan helps you scan all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. -- Scan BarCodes,QR Codes Faster -- Scan from Camera Roll -- Automate Scanner -- Share Scan results -- Save history + csv data exports -- Bulk Mode ( Like in Shop) -- French, Spanish and English

About

Compass

Features
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Find direction with a digital compass, GPS coordinates and an easy-to-use map. Digital Compass: GPS & Map helps you find direction, check your heading, view GPS coordinates, and see your current position on a map. It is a simple compass app for hiking, camping, travel, outdoor activities, and everyday navigation. DIGITAL COMPASS Use a clear compass display to find North, South, East, and West. View your current direction, bearing, azimuth, and heading in degrees for quick orientation. GPS COORDINATES Check your current latitude and longitude using your phone’s location services. This makes it easy to identify your current position. MAP VIEW Open the map to understand where you are and combine location information with compass direction. BUILT FOR OUTDOOR USE Use the GPS compass while walking, hiking, camping, traveling, exploring, or finding direction in unfamiliar places. SIMPLE AND EASY TO READ Get essential direction and location information in a clean interface without complicated controls. KEY FEATURES β€’ Digital compass and direction finder β€’ Bearing, azimuth, heading, and degree readings β€’ GPS location β€’ Latitude and longitude coordinates β€’ Current position on a map β€’ North, South, East, West, and intermediate directions β€’ Clear interface for quick everyday use β€’ Useful for hiking, camping, travel, and outdoor navigation HOW TO GET BETTER COMPASS READINGS The app relies on the magnetic and motion sensors in your device. Keep your phone away from magnets, metal objects, speakers, batteries, and other sources of magnetic interference. If the direction appears incorrect, calibrate the device by moving it in a figure-eight pattern. Your device must include a magnetometer for digital compass functionality. GPS accuracy and map availability may vary depending on your device, location settings, signal conditions, and internet connection. Find your direction, view your GPS coordinates, and explore with confidence using Digital Compass: GPS & Map.

Screenshots

QR Reader4 screens
Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass at none against QR Reader's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
QR Reader versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ReaderCompass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamalingam SivaramakrishnanAuthai Yaprasat

In-app purchases

None

QR Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Reader free?
QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Reader or Compass have ads?
QR Reader shows ads; Compass does not.

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