Comparison

Code Reader vs · QR Code Reader ·

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

· QR Code Reader ·

Easily scan QR codes to reveal information like Wi-Fi passwords, contact details, or calendar events. Save scanned results, create your own QR codes, and access a history of your scans. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes from camera or photos
  • Extract information like Wi-Fi passwords and contacts
  • Save and search scan history
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Add scanned data to contacts or calendar
  • Export created QR codes as images
Features
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QR Code Reader enables you to scan any QR Codes. Scanned results reveal all the information contained in a QR Code, whether it is a wi-fi password or an e-mail or GPS coordinates. You can save scanned results for later or go to a website straightway, enter data from a business card into your phone’s contacts app or add an event to your calendar app. You can read QR Codes both in real-time with camera and from screenshots and photos saved in iPhone. Saved results are shown in History in chronological order.  Each card contains information about a scanning date and it is conveniently marked depending on the type of data contained in QR Code. You can also search scanned results. You can also create your own QR-codes and export them as image files. Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of History without in-app interstitial ads and banner. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 month with a 3-days free trial period ($6.99 weekly) and 1 year with a 3-days free trial period ($39.99 yearly). Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
· QR Code Reader ·3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Code Reader at none against · QR Code Reader ·'s shown. Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (243 vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). · QR Code Reader ·'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and · QR Code Reader · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

· QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, · QR Code Reader · every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Reader versus · QR Code Reader ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Reader· QR Code Reader ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMEROKRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Customer experience

Code Reader

All ratings224 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative33.3%

· QR Code Reader ·

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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 Code Reader ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
5 purchases

· QR Code Reader ·

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Month$6.991 Month
  • Special offer$19.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Year value plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is · QR Code Reader · free?
· QR Code Reader · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Reader or · QR Code Reader ·?
· QR Code Reader · is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while · QR Code Reader · averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Code Reader or · QR Code Reader · have ads?
· QR Code Reader · shows ads; Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or · QR Code Reader ·?
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and · QR Code Reader · every 2 weeks. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on October 3, 2026 and · QR Code Reader · on September 23, 2026.

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