# QR Code Reader · vs QR Code ·

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code · at 79% against QR Code Reader ·'s 50%. QR Code Reader ·'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (670K vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Code · sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s written reviews are positive against 79% of QR Code ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QR Code Reader · ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code · every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader · | QR Code · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code/id1438565010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **670K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) | [NEXTEPIO SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438044774) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan various QR codes and barcodes to access detailed product information, data cards, and scan history. Organize your scans with folders and export data to CSV. Offers unlimited scans and ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan 15+ code types, Product & food details, QR code data cards, Scan history, Organize with folders, Batch scan, CSV export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Version for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Version 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version 1 year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy scanning
- ✨ Useful for various purposes
- 👍 Works as described

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Struggles with certain barcodes
- 💰 Deceptive subscription practices
- 📢 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🤔 Unclear cancellation process

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion

**Requested features**

- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information


### QR Code ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code/id1438565010)

Easily scan QR codes and up to 12 types of barcodes with a simple and efficient interface. Access scan history, create your own QR codes, and find product nutritional information. Offers a premium subscription for unlimited scans and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Scan history, Create QR codes, Product nutritional info lookup, Simple and efficient design, Share QR codes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader · free?

QR Code Reader · 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, QR Code Reader · or QR Code ·?

QR Code Reader · is rated higher. QR Code Reader · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 670K ratings, while QR Code · averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader · or QR Code · have ads?

Both QR Code Reader · and QR Code · show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader · or QR Code ·?

QR Code Reader · ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code · every 6 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader · was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code · on September 22, 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.*