QR Code Reader vs QR Reader Ξ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
This utility app quickly scans QR codes to open URLs, emails, phone numbers, or copy text. It features a simple interface with no extra functions and includes an LED light option for scanning in low light.
- Scan QR codes
- Open URLs in browser
- Open emails in mail app
- Initiate phone calls
- Copy scanned text
- Use LED light for scanning
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It is the simplest QR code reader. We have omitted any unnecessary functions. - Open URL in browser application. - Open the email in the mail application. - Open the phone number with the call application. - Copy the text. - LED light can be used.
QR Reader Ξ
Easily scan various types of codes, including QR codes and barcodes, with this efficient utility. It also allows you to generate your own QR codes and provides a widget for quick access.
- Scan QR Codes
- Scan Barcodes
- Generate QR codes
- App widget for quick launch
- Supports over 12 barcode types
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QR Code is the app that let you scan different kind of codes like QR Code, barcode and more. This app support more than 12 types of barcodes. You can : - Scan QR Codes, Barcodes easily. - Generate your own qr codes. - Add app WIDGET to launch the reader in few seconds. "Simple, fast and efficient, this app is the all-in-one scanner"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Reader Ξ at 4.5 against QR Code Reader's 4.0. QR Reader Ξ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 77 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Reader Ξ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader Ξ has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 77 months, QR Reader Ξ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QR Reader Ξ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | NEXTEPIO SAS |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QR Reader Ξ
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
QR Reader Ξ
No in-app purchases
Questions
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