# QR Code Reader · vs Fast Cleaner

QR Code Reader · and Fast Cleaner both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Fast Cleaner's written reviews are positive against 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s. Fast Cleaner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). QR Code Reader ·'s advantage is ratings volume (670K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Fast Cleaner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Code Reader · against 4.7 for Fast Cleaner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Fast Cleaner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader · | Fast Cleaner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1200318119/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-cleaner-photo-cleanup/id1606683075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **670K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | #160 |
| Size | 83 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Lock LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822372649) | [dosoft limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606683077) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader ·

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### Fast Cleaner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-cleaner-photo-cleanup/id1606683075)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app helps you free up phone storage by identifying and removing duplicate, similar, and large files. It also offers tools to compress media and clean up old calendar events for a more organized device.

**Highlights:** One-tap smart cleaning, Delete duplicate photos, Clean up similar photos, Swipe to clean media, Video and batch image compression, Calendar event cleanup

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| week_pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |
| fast_cleaner | $19.99 | per year |
| year_pro | $36.99 | per year |
| Valid forever | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick cleanup performance
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💾 Effectively frees up storage space
- ⚡ One-click cleanup functionality
- 🖼️ Photo compression works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing and free trial claims
- 🚫 No visible cancel/unsubscribe button
- 😤 Difficult to cancel subscription
- ⚠️ Price increases after download
- 🐛 Limited cleaning capabilities beyond photos

**Reported bugs**

- App only effectively cleans photos, not junk files
- Cannot find delete/cancel option in app
- Subscription charges continue despite cancellation requests
- Misleading free app label with immediate paywall

**Requested features**

- Clear and easy cancellation option
- Junk file and trash removal beyond photos
- Transparent pricing display upfront
- Better customer support responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader · free?

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

### Is Fast Cleaner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader · or Fast Cleaner?

QR Code Reader · is rated higher. QR Code Reader · averages 4.7 out of 5 from 670K ratings, while Fast Cleaner averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Both QR Code Reader · and Fast Cleaner show ads.

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

QR Code Reader · ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast Cleaner every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader · was updated on October 23, 2026 and Fast Cleaner on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QR Code Reader · or Fast Cleaner?

QR Code Reader · currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Fast Cleaner at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*