QR Code vs MagicLockBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
MagicLockBox
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It is an application for "Magic Lock Box" that enables you to operate the smart key of i car with iPhone. With this app, you can now use your iPhone to perform operations similar to those of a car's smart key, and you no longer have to carry your smart key with you. Of course, it is possible to register multiple smart keys.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicLockBox at every 2 months against QR Code's every 4 months. QR Code's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code ships an update every 4 months, MagicLockBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code | MagicLockBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海文 王 | SYSTEM DESIGN CORP |
In-app purchases
QR Code
No in-app purchases
MagicLockBox
No in-app purchases
