# eScanner vs QR Code Reader ＋

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader ＋ at none against eScanner's shown. QR Code Reader ＋ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (510 vs 20). eScanner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader ＋ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

eScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader ＋ has 510 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of eScanner's written reviews are positive against 56% of QR Code Reader ＋'s.

eScanner ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Reader ＋ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eScanner | QR Code Reader ＋ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escanner-qr-and-barcode/id1131933423/reviews)** | [4.5 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1491697518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) | [Giang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/995213389) |

## What reviewers say

### eScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escanner-qr-and-barcode/id1131933423)

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to access website URLs, product information, or text. This utility also allows you to create your own QR codes and access a history of your scans.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Automatically open website URLs, Gather product information, Create custom QR codes, Access scan history, Read codes from camera roll, Flashlight for low light

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eScanner Version Full | $1.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Reader ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1491697518)

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Get product information, compare prices, and easily create codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. Supports all major code types with unlimited history and batch scanning.

**Highlights:** Scan all major code types, Instant product info and price comparison, Create and share QR codes, Unlimited scan history, Batch scanning mode, Effortless Wi-Fi connection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Reader Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Reader Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eScanner free?

eScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Reader ＋ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eScanner or QR Code Reader ＋?

eScanner is rated higher. eScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while QR Code Reader ＋ averages 4.5 from 510 ratings.

### Do eScanner or QR Code Reader ＋ have ads?

eScanner shows ads; QR Code Reader ＋ does not.

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

eScanner ships an update every 5 months, and QR Code Reader ＋ weekly. Most recently, eScanner was updated on September 15, 2026 and QR Code Reader ＋ on September 23, 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.*