Comparison

Code vs QR Reader for mobile

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

Head to head
About

Code

This utility app allows users to scan and manage loyalty cards and barcodes. It aims to consolidate all your cards into a single digital format, simplifying your wallet.

Highlights
  • Scan loyalty cards
  • Scan barcodes
  • Digital card management
  • Wallet simplification
Features
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Tired of carrying around all those loyalty cards? Introducing CODE. One app to scan them all.

About

QR Reader for mobile

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Supports 25 scanning formats
  • Share codes via email and social media
  • PIN Lock security
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The most easy and fast QR Reader! Our app could help you read QR code and Barcode information easily and fastly! Come on to download for FREE! FEATURES: - Scan or create QR codes from your phone - Scan barcodes to browse product and coupons - 25 scanning format supported - Create your own QR codes and Barcode - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. - PIN Lock supported - Siri Shortcuts: Scan fastly with Siri Shortcuts Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy.html Support Information: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/support-information.html

Screenshots

Code4 screens
QR Reader for mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Reader for mobile at 71% against Code's 0%. QR Reader for mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. QR Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Reader for mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for mobile has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Code's written reviews are positive against 71% of QR Reader for mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code ships an update every 9 days, QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Code versus QR Reader for mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeQR Reader for mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQukioBL Ltd

Customer experience

Code

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR Reader for mobile

All ratings9,803 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative26.6%

Bugs and requests

Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Reader for mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version option
  • Improved cancellation process
  • More product information

In-app purchases

None

Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Reader for mobile

Subscriptions3
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • QR Reader Pro for iPhone3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Code free?
Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code or QR Reader for mobile?
QR Reader for mobile is rated higher. Code averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR Reader for mobile averages 4.6 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Code or QR Reader for mobile have ads?
Neither Code nor QR Reader for mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code or QR Reader for mobile?
Code ships an update every 9 days, and QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code was updated on September 28, 2026 and QR Reader for mobile on October 10, 2026.

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