# Range vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader at Free against Range's $1.99. QR Code Reader also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Range's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 24%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads there is nothing between them.

QR Code Reader is free to download; Range costs $1.99 up front. QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Range asks for nothing beyond the download.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 124 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Range's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Range ships an update every 6 months, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Range | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-random-number-generator/id1110027895/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Range

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/range-random-number-generator/id1110027895)

Easily generate random numbers within a specified range. Supports home screen widgets, Apple Watch, and Siri shortcuts for quick access. Purchase once for use across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Random number generation, Customizable range, Home screen widget, Apple Watch app, Siri Shortcuts integration, Universal purchase

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539)

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

**Highlights:** Scan all QR code types, Generate custom QR codes, Integrate codes into Apple Wallet, Add codes to Widgets, Scan from images, Scan history and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader | Free | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Range free?

Range costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Range or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. Range averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Range or QR Code Reader have ads?

Neither Range nor QR Code Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Range or QR Code Reader?

Range ships an update every 6 months, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Range was updated on October 9, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*