Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner vs General5 QR Reader & Creator
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.
General5 QR Reader & Creator
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Scan a printed QR code with the camera, or choose a photo or screenshot that contains one. Copy the result, open a link, or share what you’ve scanned. Create a QR code Enter text or a URL to create a QR code on your device. Show it on screen for someone to scan or share it as a PNG image. You can also turn a scan result back into a QR code. Find a past scan Turn on scan history to keep up to 100 results on this device. Search the history to reopen a result, delete a single entry, or clear the list. History is off by default.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner at every 4 months against General5 QR Reader & Creator's every 43 months. Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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, General5 QR Reader & Creator every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner | General5 QR Reader & Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 43 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nooon LLC | Shogo Yoshida |
In-app purchases
Fast QR Code Reader & Scanner
No in-app purchases
General5 QR Reader & Creator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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