Comparison

Code Reader vs Q R Code Reader Scan

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

Q R Code Reader Scan

Quickly scan QR codes to access valuable information. Save scanned websites to your favorites for easy recall. This utility app simplifies information retrieval from QR codes.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Access information from QR codes
  • Save scanned websites
  • Recall favorite websites
Features
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The EZ QR Code Reader & Scanner is an easy to use and very helpful app which will help you read QR codes to get you awesome information. It also has functions which will allow you to save scanned web sites into your favorites and recall the sites.

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
Q R Code Reader Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Code Reader and Q R Code Reader Scan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Q R Code Reader Scan's written reviews are positive against 64% of Code Reader's. Q R Code Reader Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (897 vs 243). Code Reader's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Q R Code Reader Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Code Reader against 4.5 for Q R Code Reader Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 897 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Q R Code Reader Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, Q R Code Reader Scan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Reader versus Q R Code Reader Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ReaderQ R Code Reader Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243 ratings) — better4.5 (897 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMEROSteve Veloudos

Customer experience

Code Reader

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

Q R Code Reader Scan

All ratings897 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews2 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

Q R Code Reader Scan

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
None

Q R Code Reader Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q R Code Reader Scan free?
Q R Code Reader Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Reader or Q R Code Reader Scan?
Code Reader is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Q R Code Reader Scan averages 4.5 from 897 ratings.
Do Code Reader or Q R Code Reader Scan have ads?
Neither Code Reader nor Q R Code Reader Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or Q R Code Reader Scan?
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Q R Code Reader Scan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on October 3, 2026 and Q R Code Reader Scan on September 28, 2026.

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