# HERE Map Creator vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 5.0 against HERE Map Creator's 2.5. HERE Map Creator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HERE Map Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HERE Map Creator has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HERE Map Creator ships an update every 6 months, QR Code Reader every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERE Map Creator | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-map-creator/id1179847301/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-creator/id6448207808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HERE Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755713104) | [梦娟 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669965885) |

## What reviewers say

### HERE Map Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-map-creator/id1179847301)

Enhance your HERE navigation experience by updating map data directly from your mobile device. Easily add, edit, or remove locations, improve positioning, and share your contributions with a global community. Help make maps more accurate for everyone.

**Highlights:** Update HERE map data on-the-go, Search, view, and edit map information, Collect, edit, or delete places, Improve positioning accuracy, Share pictures and review contributions, Add missing locations to the map

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-creator/id6448207808)

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes with this fast utility. It supports various data types for generation and can read information from websites, contacts, and social media. Save your scan history and share generated codes effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Generate QR codes for SMS, Wi-Fi, vCard, web, etc., Read website, contact, and social media QR codes, Unlimited scan history, Quick Wi-Fi QR code joining, Batch QR scanning, Save and share QR images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| QR Code Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERE Map Creator free?

HERE Map Creator 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, HERE Map Creator or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. HERE Map Creator averages 2.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HERE Map Creator or QR Code Reader have ads?

QR Code Reader shows ads; HERE Map Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, HERE Map Creator or QR Code Reader?

HERE Map Creator ships an update every 6 months, and QR Code Reader every 3 months. Most recently, HERE Map Creator was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 2, 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.*