# Code Reader vs Super QR Code Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Reader | Super QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews)** | [4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-qr-code-reader/id1555752419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [David Serrano Canales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544987496) |

## 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 |
| Donation 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation 10 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Code Reader Pro Lifetime | $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


### Super QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-qr-code-reader/id1555752419)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.49 | per month |
| Premium | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $36.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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