QR Code Reader vs QR Scanner
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 Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to retrieve URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, and access product information. Share scanned content, save codes for later, and customize your scanning experience with various themes and settings.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Retrieve URLs and Wi-Fi credentials
- Scan product codes (UPC, ISBN)
- Save scanned codes
- Share scanned content
- Customizable themes and settings
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly — private, no account needed. QR Scanner turns your camera into the fastest way to open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and read product barcodes. Point, done — everything is processed on your device. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes and all major barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) • URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone, SMS, events, locations • Scan from camera or from a photo in your library BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Batch mode — keep scanning, no stops between codes • Auto-zoom and torch for far-away or dim codes • History with tags and filters — find any past scan in seconds • Decide what happens when you open a link: in-app or your browser SAFE BY DESIGN • Suspicious links are shown before they open — you choose • No account, no tracking: scans stay on your device • Works fully offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 4.7 against QR Code Reader's 4.0. QR Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 77 months) and ratings volume (12 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 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Scanner has 12 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 Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | Every 4 weeks — 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 | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | Tuan Nguyen Van |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QR Scanner
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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