FastQR vs QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FastQR
This utility app quickly scans QR and barcodes with a single tap. It can also generate QR codes from various data types and scan them from photos. Users can easily manage their scan history.
- Scan barcodes
- Scan QR codes
- Create QR codes
- Scan from album
- Scan history
- Flashlight support
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Fast and simple QR/Barcode Code Reader and Scanner. Totally FREE and easy to use with one single tap. Simply open the app, tap the QR Code and scan is completed Main features: -- Scan barcodes -- Scan QR codes -- Create QR Code from Text/URL etc -- Scan URLs -- Scan email -- Scan phone number -- Scan business cards -- Scan documents -- Scan Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Snapchat URLs -- Scan social network URLs -- Scan from album pictures -- Scan with flashlight on -- View scan history -- Delete scan history
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
This utility app quickly scans QR codes using your device's camera. It automatically recognizes codes, directing you to web pages or displaying plain text and phone number information. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.
- Automatic QR code scanning
- Directs to web pages
- Displays text and phone numbers
- Camera-based recognition
- No manual clicks needed
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QR code scanner application. Run the QR code reader and aim at the QR code mark. Once you recognize the QR code, you will be taken to that web page. If the QR code is plain text or phone number information, it will show the QR code text and phone number information. When you aim at the QR mark, the camera will automatically scan and read the QR mark without clicking or needing it. QR Code Reader (Reader) Please use the application well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at 4.6 against FastQR's 4.0. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 3). FastQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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 BAR Code Reader (Maker) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FastQR ships an update every 6 weeks, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FastQR | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAN TAN | EONSOFT |
Customer experience
FastQR
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
In-app purchases
FastQR
No in-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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