# Code Reader vs QR Code (Pro)

The clearest difference is rating: Code Reader at 4.6 against QR Code (Pro)'s 2.6. Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (243 vs 5). QR Code (Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Code (Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of QR Code (Pro)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code (Pro) every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Reader | QR Code (Pro) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-pro/id1490112564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668)

Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate QR codes and barcodes, Read codes from images via extension, Generate codes from text, email, Wi-Fi, Save and share scanned/generated codes, Automatic web page opening for product barcodes, Scanner preview with zoom and stabilization

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Reader Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Code Reader Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Donation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Code Reader Pro Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation 10 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works fast
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💡 Auto-copies to clipboard
- ✅ Scans QR codes effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some users
- 🚫 Camera focus issues on Mac
- ❌ Unable to save codes
- 🤷 No instructions provided
- ⚠️ Scams reported

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after MacOS update
- Cannot get permissions to save
- QR codes not readable by Mac camera
- App crashes QREncoder
- Sequence of letters then stops

**Requested features**

- Add date & time to QR history
- Option to select camera
- Ability to save QR codes
- Support for SVG files
- Add logos to QR codes


### QR Code (Pro)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-pro/id1490112564)

Scan and analyze QR codes directly from your photo library. This utility allows you to select images and use the share function to process multiple QR codes within a single picture.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes from images, Process multiple QR codes per image, Utilize photo library integration, Share function for easy processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Reader free?

Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code (Pro) free?

QR Code (Pro) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Code Reader or QR Code (Pro)?

Code Reader is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while QR Code (Pro) averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Code Reader or QR Code (Pro) have ads?

Neither Code Reader nor QR Code (Pro) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Code Reader or QR Code (Pro)?

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR Code (Pro) every 16 months. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Code (Pro) on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*