Code Reader vs QR Scanner'
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Reader
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.
- 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
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A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes — fast and privately. Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more. When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts. You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app — plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹ Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹ Main features • Scan with the camera — text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more • Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹ • Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings) • Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes • Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi • Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code • Scan and save multiple codes in one session • Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹ • Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2× zoom on iPhones with dual cameras) • Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically • Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites • Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters • Custom QR colors — two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code • Share any barcode • Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text² • Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner Code Reader Pro Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools — no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock. Pro includes: • Batch scan — read many codes from photos or PDFs at once • Export & import history — back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON) • Custom names — label scans so you can find them quickly • Starred scans — pin important codes and filter your history • Notes — add context to any saved scan • QR codes with logo — embed your brand in generated codes • High‑res & PDF export — share sharp QR images and PDFs • Link safety warnings — alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen. ¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities). ² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/
QR Scanner'
This application allows you to quickly scan and generate QR codes. It automatically saves your scan history and supports a wide variety of code types. You can also create and share your own QR codes with ease.
- Scan QR codes quickly
- Generate custom QR codes
- View scan history
- Supports multiple code types
- Automatically copy URLs
- Share generated codes
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Simple & Powerful QR Code Scanner & Generator app to read QR Codes and generate QR Codes QR Scanner is a fast QR Code Reader app that lets you read QR Codes within seconds. When you scan QR Codes to get texts or URLs or anything else, these details are saved in your history automatically. You can later browse through your QR Code Scan History. Turn your phone into a QR Code Reader and QR Code Generator. It is extremely easy to scan QR codes using this unique and amazing all-in-one QR Code Reader app. HOW TO USE QR CODE READER APP? • Just Open the Scan option top of the screen • Simply point to the QR you want to scan • The app will automatically detect and scan it • The QR code will be automatically saved on the history page Select QR maker feature. Choose your desired option to make QR Code. We have given multiple different options. Save or share it. That's it! APP FEATURES • Simple & Easy to use QR Code Scanner • Scan QR Code in seconds • All-in-one scanner with different QR Codes supported • Create & Generate your own QR Codes • Share generated QR Codes easily • View your past QR Code Scans from History • Automatically copy URLs to your clipboard for easy use SUPPORTED CODES This QR Code Scanner app supports the below codes - • QR • Aztec • Code128 • Code39 • Code39Mod43 • Data Matrix • EAN13 • EAN8 • Upce • PDF417 It’s free to use this QR Code Scanner app and you will absolutely love using it for all your scanning needs. Download the app now to experience it yourself. WE LOVE FEEDBACK Do you have improvements? Bugs? Or do you just want to share other thoughts? Please let us know in a review. Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Reader at none against QR Scanner''s shown. Code Reader also leads on device support (4 vs 2). QR Scanner''s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 64%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Scanner' sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Code Reader against 4.6 for QR Scanner'. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 545 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 75% of QR Scanner''s.
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Scanner' every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Reader | QR Scanner' |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (243 ratings) — better | 4.6 (545 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 243 | 545 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO | Devnex |
Customer experience
Code Reader
QR Scanner'
Bugs and requests
Code Reader
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- Camera doesn't focus on QR code
- No 'Take picture' or red button
- Account closed for misuse (reported scam)
- Error scanning WiFi QR codes
- Contact access without privacy section
- Inaccurate barcode numbers
- Cannot scan from files/photos
- Donation button error
- Errors when scanning
- Cannot open scanned content
Requested features
9 requests- Add date & time to QR history
- Option to select camera
- Ability to save QR codes
- Support for SVG files
- Add logos to QR codes
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- Choose QR code color
- Generate QR codes from photos
- Dynamic QR codes
- Widget support
QR Scanner'
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Code Reader
- Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Donation 1$0.99
- Donation 2$1.99
- Code Reader Pro Lifetime$2.99
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- Donation 5$4.99
- Donation 10$8.99
QR Scanner'
- Weekly subscription (Trial)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Half-Yearly Subscription$18.996 Months
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
Questions
Is Code Reader free?
Is QR Scanner' free?
Which has better reviews, Code Reader or QR Scanner'?
Do Code Reader or QR Scanner' have ads?
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or QR Scanner'?
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