CodeNab vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeNab
Quickly and privately scan barcodes and QR codes. Search the web for more information, share results, or save them to your secure iCloud. Auto-copy functionality is also available.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Web search for code information
- Share scan results
- Save codes to iCloud
- Auto-copy after scan
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CodeNab translates your barcodes and QR codes quickly, conveniently and privately. We do not track you in this app, scan codes knowing that your scans are kept private for your eyes only! Features: - Scan barcodes and QR codes - Search the web to pull more information about your code - Share the code results - Save your codes to your secure and private iCloud for future searches - Enable auto copy after each scan
QR Code Reader
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.
- 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
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Lilucat's QR Code Reader is the essential digital tool that empowers you to scan and interpret all types of QR codes, encompassing URLs, Wi-Fi, Calendar events, VCards, Contacts, Text, Email, Geo locations, and more. Beyond just scanning, Lilucat's QR Code Reader also facilitates the generation of QR codes for a myriad of purposes, be it social media platforms (like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.), URLs, Wi-Fi networks, VCards, Contact details, and beyond. Key Features: Rapid QR code scanning. Dynamic QR code generation. Integrate codes directly into Apple Wallet. Conveniently add codes to Widgets. Scan QR codes and barcodes directly from images. Maintain a comprehensive scan history. Sync and ensure your scans are always backed up. * In order to use QR Code Reader you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
CodeNab and QR Code Reader both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of CodeNab's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's. CodeNab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. CodeNab asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CodeNab against 4.7 for QR Code Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of CodeNab's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's.
CodeNab ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CodeNab | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (43 ratings) — better | 4.7 (124 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 24.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 124 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Decimal Software, LLC | Lilucat |
Customer experience
CodeNab
QR Code Reader
In-app purchases
CodeNab
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader
- QR Code Scanner3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- QR Code Reader$29.991 Year
- QR Code ReaderFree
- QR Code Scanner$59.99
Questions
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