Comparison

QR Reader Ξ vs WashingBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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"

About

WashingBuddy

Features
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Tired of rain ruining your freshly hung washing? Stop playing the guessing game! WashingBuddy uses your local weather forecast to work out how long each type of laundry will take to dry outside, and shows you the best days and times to hang it out. And when the weather won't play ball, it tells you how long drying indoors will take, and what it'll cost. Imagine: stress-free laundry days, knowing your clothes will dry perfectly. WASHINGBUDDY HELPS YOU: - Know Before You Hang: Get a drying estimate for everything from delicates to denim, based on the weather right where you are. - Plan Ahead: The Drying Forecast highlights your best laundry days. - Dry Indoors, Smartly: No drying weather? Compare tumble dryers, heated airers, dehumidifiers and airers by drying time and estimated running cost. Set your electricity price, or create your own drying methods. - See Rain Coming: A next-hour rain chart shows exactly when showers are due (where available). - Look After Your Clothes: Care-label reminders, plus guides to laundry symbols, fabric care and stain removal. - Personalise Your Setup: Tell WashingBuddy about your washing line's sun and wind for more accurate predictions. WashingBuddy is designed to make your life easier, whatever the season. GO PRO FOR THE ULTIMATE LAUNDRY ASSISTANT! - Track Your Washing Line: Add loads to My Washing and get notified when they're actually dry. Perfect for busy households! - Live Activity: Follow your line from the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with rain warnings and one-tap clearing. - Watch It Dry: A progress chart for every load shows how drying is really going. - Smart Learning: WashingBuddy learns from when you bring your washing in, so predictions get more accurate for your line over time. - Rain Warnings: Get a heads-up before rain arrives while your washing is out. - Unlock the Full 10-Day Forecast: Master your weekly laundry schedule. - Stay Updated: Automatic re-estimates if the weather forecast shifts. - Tailor to Your Needs: Advanced line settings and custom drying speeds. - Convenient Widgets: Check drying status at a glance. - Ad-Free: Focus on fresh laundry, not ads. Ready for smarter, rain-free laundry days? Download WashingBuddy now! SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING WashingBuddy Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. A free trial may occasionally be offered. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period (including any free trial), and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.ryan-bush.com/portfolio/washingbuddy/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ryan-bush.com/portfolio/washingbuddy/privacy

Screenshots

QR Reader Ξ3 screens
WashingBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Reader Ξ at none against WashingBuddy's 3. QR Reader Ξ also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WashingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Reader Ξ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Reader Ξ versus WashingBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader ΞWashingBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTEPIO SASRyan Bush

In-app purchases

None

QR Reader Ξ

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WashingBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • Pro - Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro - 6 Months$7.996 Months
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Reader Ξ free?
QR Reader Ξ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WashingBuddy free?
WashingBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Reader Ξ or WashingBuddy have ads?
Both QR Reader Ξ and WashingBuddy show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader Ξ or WashingBuddy?
QR Reader Ξ ships an update every 2 months, and WashingBuddy every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader Ξ was updated on November 1, 2026 and WashingBuddy on October 30, 2026.

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