# Code Reader vs QR Code Wallet

The clearest difference is rating: Code Reader at 4.6 against QR Code Wallet's 3.7. Code Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). QR Code Wallet's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Code Wallet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of QR Code Wallet's.

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code Wallet every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Code Reader | QR Code Wallet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-wallet/id1608425013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [Raffaele Di Marzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/667928946) |

## 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


### QR Code Wallet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-wallet/id1608425013)

Securely store and manage all your QR codes in one place. Access tickets, certificates, and more with ease, all while your data remains encrypted on your device.

**Highlights:** Store all QR codes in one app, Manage family QR codes, Device-only data storage, 128-bit AES encryption, Customizable themes, Split View support for iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Banner | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Reader free?

Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Wallet free?

QR Code Wallet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Code Reader or QR Code Wallet?

Code Reader is rated higher. Code Reader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while QR Code Wallet averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Code Reader or QR Code Wallet have ads?

QR Code Wallet shows ads; Code Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Code Reader or QR Code Wallet?

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR Code Wallet every 8 days. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and QR Code Wallet on September 23, 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.*