QR Code Reader Extra vs QRpocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader Extra
This free utility scans QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera or from saved images. It recognizes various data types like URLs and contact information, with features for saving favorites, using a flashlight, and sharing results easily.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Read from photo library
- Continuous shooting mode
- Flashlight for low light
- Save favorites
- Scan history management
- Share scan results
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Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera, or read QR codes from photos. Keep your scan history, mark favorites, and create QR codes from text or links. Features • Camera scanning with flashlight and zoom • Batch scanning that saves results to history • QR code reading from photos • Scan history and favorites • QR code creation, copying, and sharing • Support for iPhone and iPad • Interface available in 10 languages Camera access is needed for camera scanning. Ads require an internet connection.
QRpocket
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QR code reader storage and display Don't you have a time, you want to show your web pages or other URLs. QR code is easy way to share URLs between smart phones. But keep QR codes in file system, etc. QR pocket is easy way to save your URLs. And read and show QR code easily. App can open web page with safari. QR code list is organized by groups. And store/load on memory list to/from file. Saved file is accessable file share from Mac/PC. And QR code list files are transfered by file share. Versions 1.0 First release 1.1.0 Fix problem, can't open web site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRpocket at none against QR Code Reader Extra's shown. QRpocket also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). QR Code Reader Extra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader Extra ships an update every 2 months, QRpocket every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader Extra | QRpocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 47 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tetsuya Kitauji | Takashi Sato |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader Extra
No in-app purchases
QRpocket
No in-app purchases
Questions
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