Comparison

Code Reader vs iCam Scanner with OCR

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

iCam Scanner with OCR

This app functions as a versatile scanner, converting documents, ID cards, and QR codes into digital formats. It offers OCR capabilities to extract text from images, allowing for conversion to PDF or direct sharing. Users can also scan barcodes and manage their scanned history.

Highlights
  • OCR text extraction
  • Document to PDF conversion
  • ID card scanning
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Scan history management
Features
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By using this app Fast Camera Scanner provides you variety of after scanning features for scanning your important document. The best document scanner app in the App store for photo scanner. App Features of fast scanner app : ◆ OCR: Optical character recognition (Image to text converter) ◆ Scanner◆ Scanner: For scanning the document and share ◆ Convert scan Document to pdf ◆ ID Scanner allows you to scan any of your ID proof like passport, driving license, Government id ◆ QR code Scanner ◆ Barcode Scanner ◆ History of your activity in the app. OCR Features : ◆ You can choose language for the input characters ◆ You can choose image either from gallery or camera ◆ You can copy the output texts of document scan ◆ You can share the text of social media like WhatsApp, facebook etc. ◆ Using Text to speech you can listen to the output text ◆ Export pdf of output text and Free PDF Scan ◆ Translate on google for various language Free Scanner app Features : ◆ You can scan documents using camera for faster scan ◆ You can crop the not needed edges for doc scan ◆ There are various effects like scan, Gray and Black and white (B/W) document. ◆ Export scanned document in PDF Barcode / QR code scanner Features : ◆ Scan barcode instantly ◆ Scan QRcode instantly ◆ Copy scanned code ◆ Search for the scanned code on google. Other features: ◆ The easiest way to create phone PDF Creator by cs. ◆ easy to convert photo to pdf or picture to pdf. ◆ choose a path for output pdf. ◆ You can easily convert an image to text. ◆ All in one scanner app and album scanner. ◆ Best pdf scanner for Phone PDF Creator. ◆ Image Scanner / Image to PDF Converter / Photo Scanner / Image to text converter / Camera to PDF / HD Scanner / Document Manager / Camera scanner Pro This app is the best Text Scanner in the App store.[OCR]! From all, this is the Highest Speed & Highest Quality & Tiny Scanner & Pocket scanner app. The app is using only camera and storage permission. Payment models for Premium subscription: • Weekly Subscription: $0.99 per week, • Monthly Subscription: $2.99 per month, • Yearly Subscription: $13.99 lifetime. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. • 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 Terms of Use, please visit https://zerones.biz/product/Icam/icam_terms_condition.html For Privacy Policy, please visit https://zerones.biz/product/Icam/icam_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
iCam Scanner with OCR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Code Reader at 4.6 against iCam Scanner with OCR's 4.1. Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (243 vs 7). iCam Scanner with OCR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 iCam Scanner with OCR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of iCam Scanner with OCR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, iCam Scanner with OCR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Code Reader versus iCam Scanner with OCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ReaderiCam Scanner with OCR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243 ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMEROBoltQ Media

Customer experience

Code Reader

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

iCam Scanner with OCR

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

iCam Scanner with OCR

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
3 purchases

iCam Scanner with OCR

Subscriptions2
  • Cam Pro Weekly Pack$0.997 Days
  • Cam Pro Monthly Pack$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Cam Pro Life Time Pack$13.99

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCam Scanner with OCR free?
iCam Scanner with OCR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Reader or iCam Scanner with OCR?
Code Reader is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while iCam Scanner with OCR averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do Code Reader or iCam Scanner with OCR have ads?
Neither Code Reader nor iCam Scanner with OCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or iCam Scanner with OCR?
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and iCam Scanner with OCR every 5 months. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and iCam Scanner with OCR on September 20, 2026.

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