QR Code Reader · vs QR Reader:QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader ·
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.
- Scan 15+ code types
- Product & food details
- QR code data cards
- Scan history
- Organize with folders
- Batch scan
- CSV export
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Batch Scan - CSV Export SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day trial, 3-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://sites.google.com/view/qrcodeios/home
QR Reader:QR Code Reader
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FEATURES - Batch Scan - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Safe all codes in your history - Save, export and share all barcodes - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Share using E-mail, IMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Read Websites, Contacts, Messages, Locations, Phone numbers, E-mails, Texts - Scan more types:QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39,Code93, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc. SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1 week (3 days trial), 1 year or 1 month - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/agreement https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: QR Code Reader · at #82 against QR Reader:QR Code Reader's unranked. QR Reader:QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Reader:QR Code Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader · ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader · | QR Reader:QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (670K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 670K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | #82 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Lock LLC | 宝锋 吴 |
Bugs and requests
QR Code Reader ·
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion
Requested features
2 requests- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information
QR Reader:QR Code Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader ·
- Pro Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Pro version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Pro Version 3 months$14.993 Months
- Pro Version 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
QR Reader:QR Code Reader
- QR Code Reader+(Week Plan)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- QR Code Reader+(Month Special)$1.991 Month
- QR Code Reader+(Month Plan)$2.991 Month
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- QR Code Reader+(Year Special)$2.991 Year
- QR Code Reader+(Year Plan)$3.991 Year
- QR Code Reader Pro$6.99
Questions
Is QR Code Reader · free?
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Do QR Code Reader · or QR Reader:QR Code Reader have ads?
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