QR Code Reader Extra vs QR Code Reader
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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It is a completely free QR code reader. It is an application to read QR code and barcode using camera. It is also possible to read QR code images from the library. **************************** ▼ Function of QR code reader Extra **************************** [Read function] · Read QR code and bar code · Read QR code image from photo library · Continuous reading is possible by continuous shooting mode · Tap face to set focus and exposure · Analyze the read text and recognize the following types - URL - mail address - phone number - VCARD [Favorite function] · Favorite registration easily with one tap [Light function] · ON / OFF light can be turned on with one tap · Can shoot even in the dark [History function] · Management of scan result as history [Sharing function] · You can share in the following way - AirDrop - Messages, emails, memos - Twitter, FaceBook, LINE - Other apps [3D Touch compatible terminal] · Long press of the application icon to access the latest 4 histories
QR Code Reader
Easily scan QR codes directly from your camera or photo library. Save, share, and open links instantly. This app automatically manages your scan history for quick access.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from camera roll
- Share scan results
- Save scan history
- Open links directly
- Manage scan history
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The Most User-Friendly Free QR Code Reader! A powerful iOS app designed for seamless QR code scanning and management. Key Features: - Direct QR code scanning from the camera: Simply open the app and point the camera at the QR code to read it instantly. - Scan QR codes from the camera roll: You can select and scan QR codes from your photo library, making it easy to retrieve information from screenshots or saved pictures. - Share and save scan results: Instantly share the scanned information or save it to the clipboard for later use. - Open links immediately: If the scan result is a website link, you can open the browser directly within the app. - Automatic saving and management of scan history: Scan results are automatically saved as history, allowing you to easily reference them at any time. Unwanted history can also be deleted at any time. Simplifies QR code scanning and management more than ever before. Use it as your partner to make your life more convenient. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 5.0 against QR Code Reader Extra's 3.7. QR Code Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). QR Code Reader Extra's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.
QR Code Reader Extra ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader Extra | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tetsuya Kitauji | Ayahito Nakamura |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader Extra
QR Code Reader
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader Extra
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
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