Comparison

QR Code Reader Extra vs NoteList

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read from photo library
  • Continuous shooting mode
  • Flashlight for low light
  • Save favorites
  • Scan history management
  • Share scan results
Features
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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.

About

NoteList

Features
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Introducing Your Ultimate Note-Taking and Task Management Companion! Whether you're jotting down quick thoughts, drafting detailed Markdown documents, sketching out ideas, recording voice memos, or capturing text from images using OCR, NoteList has you covered. Here's what makes it the perfect tool for your daily life: Create Notes Your Way: Choose between Simple Notes, Markdown Notes for rich formatting, Freeform notes for drawings, Voice Memos for quick audio capture, or even generate notes from images with our built-in OCR technology. Secure Your Thoughts: Lock your notes with a passcode and unlock them seamlessly using Face ID, ensuring your thoughts remain private and secure. Stay Organized: Easily sort your notes into customizable folders, so everything is right where you need it. Sync effortlessly across your Apple devices with iCloud integration. Never Miss a Task: The built-in To-Do feature lets you create reminders and set notifications, so you never forget an important task or deadline. Privacy First: We believe in your right to privacy. That's why NoteList features zero tracking, no analytics, and no data collection of any kind. Everything stays on your device (and your iCloud, if you choose to enable sync). Your data stays yours — always. Experience the simplicity of a clutter-free workspace and the power of seamless organization. Download now and take control of your notes and tasks like never before! — NoteList is provided as-is. Please keep backups of important data — the developer is not responsible for data loss. Questions or feedback? Reach out via the contact form on the app or on the developer's website.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader Extra4 screens
NoteList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Reader Extra at none against NoteList's 1. QR Code Reader Extra also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). NoteList's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Reader Extra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader Extra ships an update every 2 months, NoteList monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader Extra versus NoteList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader ExtraNoteList
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetsuya KitaujiKoushik Karmakar

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader Extra

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NoteList

One-time1
  • NoteList Pro$4.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader Extra free?
QR Code Reader Extra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteList free?
NoteList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Reader Extra or NoteList have ads?
QR Code Reader Extra shows ads; NoteList does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader Extra or NoteList?
QR Code Reader Extra ships an update every 2 months, and NoteList monthly. Most recently, QR Code Reader Extra was updated on November 2, 2026 and NoteList on November 3, 2026.

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