Universal QR vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal QR
Easily scan QR codes to access information and view your scan history. Create your own QR codes and share them with others. This utility app offers a straightforward way to manage and generate QR codes.
- Scan QR codes
- View scan history
- Create QR codes
- Share QR codes
- Favorite codes
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Universal QR is a free app that lets you scan QR codes quickly and easily. You can also create your own QR codes for all kinds of uses. [Instant scanning right after launch] The scanner starts the moment you open the app. Just point your camera at a QR code and it's recognized instantly. Tap a URL to open it straight in your browser. You can also send the content to a friend as-is, or save it as a memo. [Scanned items are automatically saved to your history] Even a link you scanned yesterday is easy to find again in your history list. Swipe a history item to view, share, rename, or delete it in a flash. You can also edit the content and recreate the QR code. [Name your history entries your way] Give any history item a name you like — "Cafe Wi-Fi", "Event check-in" — so you can tell what it is at a glance. Turn on the switch at the top of the List screen, and scanned URLs will show the web page's title instead of a raw link. So long, walls of URLs ^^ (Title fetching is off by default — it's entirely your choice.) [Create QR codes] Turn any URL or text into a QR code. Exchanging messages with friends via QR codes can be fun too ^^ Share it through apps like LINE, or save the QR code image to your Camera Roll. Great if you want to display a code on a blog or a flyer. Universal QR is free and supported by ads. Prefer an ad-free experience? A single one-time purchase in the settings removes ads for good — no subscription.
QR
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes without manual input. It automatically detects and reads codes simply by pointing your device, making it an essential tool for fast and convenient scanning.
- Fastest QR code and barcode scanning
- Automatic scanning and reading
- No button presses required
- Point-and-scan functionality
- Essential iOS utility
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The QR & Barcode Scanner app is the fastest QR code and barcode scanner available. This QR & Barcode Scanner is an essential QR reader for every iOS device, offering unparalleled speed and convenience for all your scanning needs. The QR & Barcode Scanner / QR code reader is extremely easy to use. With its quick scan feature built in, you simply point the QR code scanner free app at the QR code or barcode you want to scan, and the QR scanner will automatically start scanning and reading it. There's no need to press any buttons, take photos, or adjust zoom, as the barcode reader works automatically and efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR at 100% against Universal QR's 50%. QR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Universal QR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, monetization model 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. Universal QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal QR ships an update every 3 days, QR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal QR | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yasuko Shikiuchi | Chun Chih Lin |
Customer experience
Universal QR
QR
In-app purchases
Universal QR
- Remove Ads$2.99
QR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal QR free?
Is QR free?
Do Universal QR or QR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal QR or QR?
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