QR Reader Ξ vs QR Reader Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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"
QR Reader Plus
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and various barcodes using your device's camera. It automatically opens URLs, transfers data to your clipboard, and keeps a history of your scans. An LED light option is available for low-light scanning.
- Scans QR codes and barcodes
- Automatic URL opening
- Automatic clipboard transfer
- Scan history log
- LED light control
- Supports multiple code types
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QR Reader Plus is the fastest and most user-friendly barcode scanner and completely Free! Open the app, point the camera at the code. QR reader will automatically recognize QR code. FEATURES - Scans QR codes, barcodes - Open URL automatically - Automatic transfer to clipboard - View a history scan lists - LED light On / Off Supported codes: ・QR codes (including MEBKM) ・UPC-E codes ・Code 39 codes ・Code 39 mod 43 codes ・EAN-13 (including UPC-A) codes ・EAN-8 codes ・Code 93 codes ・Code 128 codes ・PDF417 codes ・Aztec codes ・Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ・ITF14 codes ・DataMatrix codes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Reader Ξ at every 2 months against QR Reader Plus's every 35 months. QR Reader Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Reader Ξ against 4.4 for QR Reader Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of QR Reader Ξ's written reviews are positive against 78% of QR Reader Plus's.
QR Reader Ξ ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader Plus every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Ξ | QR Reader Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | 4.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NEXTEPIO SAS | newforestar co,.ltd |
Customer experience
QR Reader Ξ
QR Reader Plus
In-app purchases
QR Reader Ξ
No in-app purchases
QR Reader Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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