Comparison

Code Reader vs Super 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

Super QR Code Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera or from images. This app also functions as a generator, allowing you to create custom QR codes and barcodes. All scanned and generated codes are saved in a history for easy access and management.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes with camera
  • Scan codes from images
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Execute actions from scanned codes
  • History of scanned and generated codes
  • Customize app appearance and behavior
Features
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Super QR Code Reader is a QR code scanner and barcode reader that will allow you to read any code you find using your device's camera or by scanning an image. In addition, this application is also a free QR code generator and barcode generator, so you can create your own personalized QR codes and barcodes with the data you enter. Features: - Scan QR codes and barcodes with your device's camera - Execute the correct action after scanning with the barcode reader: open websites, connect to WiFi networks... - Read codes by scanning images of your device - QR creator: create QR codes and barcodes - Keep track of all codes read and created in the History section - Customize the look and behavior of the app > What steps do I have to follow to scan a code with the free QR scanner? When you find a QR code or barcode and want to scan it to view its contents with the QR scanner, all you have to do is open the app and point your device's rear camera at the code. The reader feature will detect it and the details of it will automatically be shown to you. From there you can perform the appropriate action on the code depending on its type, for example opening a website or connecting to a WiFi network, as well as being able to view other details of the code. > I have a code within an image, can this app scan it? Yeah! This free barcode scanner app allows you to perform a scan of any image file you have saved on your device. To do this, go to the image scanning tab, press the scan button and a selector will open where you can choose the image to scan. The QR reader feature will try to detect QR codes or barcodes and show you the same information screen that would be shown if you had scanned the code with your device's camera. > Is this app also a QR code creator? Of course! Super QR Code Reader is not only a scanner app for reading and detecting QR codes, it also has a QR maker function. To use it as a QR code creator, go to the creation tab where you will see all the different types of QR codes that you can generate. Once the data is entered, the barcode generator function will create the code. Then, this code will be stored in your history section, where you can view it, execute your action, or share it. > Will the codes I have read with the QR reader or created with the QR code creator be saved? Of course. You can go to the History section at any time where you can review all the codes you have read with the barcode reader, either through your device's camera or by scanning an image file. In this same section you can also find the codes generated by you. In addition, you will have complete control over this section, you will not only be able to recover previous codes, but also delete them if you do not need them. Additionally, you can disable the save codes option in this section if you don't need it to save space. In short, Super QR Code Reader is your all-terrain tool that will allow you to read any type of code, whether QR or barcode, to be able to see its details and be able to take the correct action on it. In addition, it will also help you create your own codes. Download now and get this utility for all your code scanning needs!

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
Super QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

Code Reader and Super QR Code Reader both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Super QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 64% of Code Reader's. Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (251 vs 63). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Super QR Code Reader sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Super QR Code Reader'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, Super QR Code Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Code Reader versus Super QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ReaderSuper QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (251 ratings) — better4.4 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings251 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMERODavid Serrano Canales

Customer experience

Code Reader

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

Super QR Code Reader

All ratings63 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
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

Super 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
  • Donation 5$4.99
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  • Donation 10$8.99
  • Code Reader Pro Lifetime$8.99
19 purchases

Super QR Code Reader

Subscriptions12
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Premium$3.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Premium$5.991 Month
  • Premium$7.491 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Premium$11.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Premium annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$36.991 Year
One-time7
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99
  • Premium Lifetime$3.99
  • Premium Lifetime$8.99
Show 4 more
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
  • Premium$34.99
  • Premium Lifetime$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super QR Code Reader free?
Super QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Reader or Super QR Code Reader?
Code Reader is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Super QR Code Reader averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.
Do Code Reader or Super QR Code Reader have ads?
Super QR Code Reader shows ads; Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or Super QR Code Reader?
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Super QR Code Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on October 20, 2026 and Super QR Code Reader on October 24, 2026.

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