# Code Reader vs iCam Scanner with OCR

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Reader | iCam Scanner with OCR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam-scanner-with-ocr-pdf-cs/id1523131705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [BoltQ Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709921356) |

## 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


### iCam Scanner with OCR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icam-scanner-with-ocr-pdf-cs/id1523131705)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cam Pro Weekly Pack | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Cam Pro Monthly Pack | $2.99 | per month |
| Cam Pro Life Time Pack | $13.99 | one-time |


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