Comparison

QR Code vs SecureData Lock Managed

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

Head to head
About

QR Code

This app quickly scans and decodes QR codes and barcodes, supporting various data types like URLs, contacts, and plain text. It also allows users to generate their own QR codes and manage scan history.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code and barcode scanning
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Scan from photos
  • Unlimited scan history
  • Auto-decode various data types
  • Directly open web links and map locations
Features
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QR Code Reader is the fastest and most user-friendly QR code scanner available. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod came with a built-in scanner, this would be it. This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code/barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options When scanning a QR code, if the code contains a website URL, you will automatically be taken to the site. If the code just contains text, you'll immediately see it. For other formats such as phone numbers, email addresses, or contact info, you will be prompted to take the appropriate action. Features: - For iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. - Instant Scan. - Unlimited storage for scan history. - Create your own QR Codes. - Auto decode all types of QR codes: contact details, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, locations... - Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll. - Perform all the actions related to the QR code without quitting the app. - Flashlight supported for low light environment. - Open web links and map locations directly in the app. - Share by mail and text message. Enjoy!

About

SecureData Lock Managed

Control and secure your external storage devices from your iOS device. Authenticate using PIN, FaceID, or TouchID for enhanced data protection. Features include remote wipe and auto-lock for comprehensive security.

Highlights
  • Lock and unlock SecureDrive BT devices
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Remote wipe capability
  • Step away auto-lock
  • Password recovery
Features
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SecureData Lock BT technology ( by ClevX) allows you to access and control your SecureDrive® BT or SecureUSB® BT from your iOS devices. Authenticate with PIN, FaceID, or TouchID for an added layer of security for your information. Protect Personal and Corporate Data • Lock and unlock your SecureDrive® BT device (flash, HDD/SSD) • Two-factor authentication • Remote wipe • Step away auto-lock • Password recovery, and more “Even beyond lifestyle and convenience, managing the drive using your phone or mobile device may also be the most secure way to do it."--Jon L. Jacobi, PCWorld The SecureDrive® and SecureUSB® BT are designed with full disk, XTS-AES 256-Bit hardware encryption and work with all operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome, etc.) and devices supporting USB mass storage (computer, TV, printer, drone, etc.) No software installation required. The SecureDrive® BT products have won the Red Dot Award for Product Design, CES “Innovation Award Honoree,” and PCWorld Editor’s Choice. Note: This app requires the purchase of a SecureDrive® BT or SecureUSB® BT from www.securedrive.com. SecureData Lock Managed app by SecureData is based on DataLock® technology licensed from ClevX, LLC. U.S. Patent. www.clevx.com/patents

Screenshots

QR Code2 screens
SecureData Lock Managed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SecureData Lock Managed at 5.0 against QR Code's 3.1. SecureData Lock Managed also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). QR Code's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SecureData Lock Managed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code ships an update every 4 months, SecureData Lock Managed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code versus SecureData Lock Managed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR CodeSecureData Lock Managed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海文 王SecureData, Inc.

Customer experience

QR Code

All ratings26 ratings
Positive42.3%
Neutral15.4%
Negative42.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative46.8%

SecureData Lock Managed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Code

No in-app purchases

None

SecureData Lock Managed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecureData Lock Managed free?
SecureData Lock Managed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code or SecureData Lock Managed?
SecureData Lock Managed is rated higher. QR Code averages 3.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while SecureData Lock Managed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code or SecureData Lock Managed have ads?
Neither QR Code nor SecureData Lock Managed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code or SecureData Lock Managed?
QR Code ships an update every 4 months, and SecureData Lock Managed every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code was updated on October 14, 2026 and SecureData Lock Managed on September 8, 2026.

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