# QROX vs QR Code Reader ·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QROX at none against QR Code Reader ·'s 14. QROX also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%). QR Code Reader ·'s advantage is ratings volume (670K vs 215) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QROX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QROX against 4.7 for QR Code Reader ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of QROX's written reviews are positive against 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s.

QROX ships an update every 5 weeks, QR Code Reader · every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QROX | QR Code Reader · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrox-qr-code-generator/id1149291697/reviews) | **[4.7 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 215 | **670K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 5 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeonghwan Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/429842114) | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) |

## What reviewers say

### QROX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrox-qr-code-generator/id1149291697)

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various purposes.  Create custom codes for text, websites, and more, with options to save, share, and connect directly from the app.  Features include flash support for dark environments and a favorites list for frequently used codes.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes with camera, Create custom QR codes, Save QR codes to Favorites, Connect via QR code (website, phone, etc.), Share QR codes, Flash function for low light

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan various QR codes and barcodes to access detailed product information, data cards, and scan history. Organize your scans with folders and export data to CSV. Offers unlimited scans and ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan 15+ code types, Product & food details, QR code data cards, Scan history, Organize with folders, Batch scan, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Version 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version 1 year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy scanning
- ✨ Useful for various purposes
- 👍 Works as described

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Struggles with certain barcodes
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
- 📢 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Unclear cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion

**Requested features**

- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QROX free?

QROX is free to download, 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, QROX or QR Code Reader ·?

QR Code Reader · is rated higher. QROX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while QR Code Reader · averages 4.7 from 670K ratings.

### Do QROX or QR Code Reader · have ads?

Both QROX and QR Code Reader · show ads.

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

QROX ships an update every 5 weeks, and QR Code Reader · every 3 weeks. Most recently, QROX was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code Reader · on September 28, 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.*