# ScanPro vs QR Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanPro at 82% against QR Code's 33%. QR Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code has 13K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of ScanPro's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScanPro ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanPro | QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1602955453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Apps Bangladesh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172145529) | [Ruslan Kucheriavyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780776110) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various data types like links, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Manage your scan history, save favorites, and create custom codes with a user-friendly interface. Supports multiple formats and offers features like image scanning and flashlight integration.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes, Scan from images, Manage scan history, Save favorites, Wi-Fi connection via QR, Dark and light mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | $9.99 | one-time |


### QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1602955453)

Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your phone's camera. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes like opening URLs, accessing Wi-Fi, or sharing contact information. Personalize your generated codes with colors and social media icons.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes, Create Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone QRs, Customize QR code design, Scan from media library, Share and print QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discount Premium access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Year premium access | $29.99 | per year |
| Year premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Useful QR code features
- 🤝 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsells
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- QR code scanning not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscriptions easily
- More affordable pricing options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanPro free?

ScanPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code free?

QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanPro or QR Code?

QR Code is rated higher. ScanPro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while QR Code averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do ScanPro or QR Code have ads?

ScanPro shows ads; QR Code does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScanPro or QR Code?

ScanPro ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code every 9 days. Most recently, ScanPro was updated on June 22, 2026 and QR Code on September 23, 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.*