Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner vs Y
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes with this lightweight utility. It opens directly to the camera for immediate recognition, displaying results clearly without extra steps. Access past scans easily through the built-in history feature.
- Instant camera launch
- Fast QR recognition
- Built-in scan history
- Clear result display
- Streamlined UI
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Point, scan, done. This lightweight QR code reader launches the camera on start and reads codes instantly. Results appear clearly in the app—no confusing screens, no extra steps. 【Key Features】 Ultra-simple: Open → point → done Fast scanning: Near-instant QR recognition History built-in: Revisit past scans anytime Clear results: URLs and text shown right away Streamlined UI: Minimal, intuitive, distraction-free 【Great For】 Opening URLs from posters, menus, flyers Checking Wi-Fi or contact info in seconds Finding a scan again via History ------------------- “QR Code” is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Y
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QR-code scanner for the easy acquisition of resources for the retrieval of design and construction documents of a machine. This app is directly linked to the website https://www.sms-fis.com/ .
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Y at none against Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner's shown. Y also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Y every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner | Y |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nooon LLC | Y-Com Gesellschaft für Industrieautomation mbH |
In-app purchases
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner
No in-app purchases
Y
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner free?
Is Y free?
Do Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner or Y have ads?
Which is updated more often, Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner or Y?
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