Comparison

Code Reader vs AutoQR

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

AutoQR

Features
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Scan QR codes with any text, message, url link to any of popular online services like Google, Meta, eBay, Amazon, or to a favorite website. Preview a QR code, edit it's contents and add astonishing design using built-in QR Generator.  You can customize created QR with a photo of your business. App's simple design facilitates scanning over and over again. For example, on each successful you can experience gently vibration if enabled in settings. You can scan almost any QR code, give it a try. Each scanned or generated code is stored in one of the bookmark sections: 'Other' and 'All', also by tapping on a code you can see detailed info or navigate to a link stored in it. Personalize your own QR code with a link or a text message. Put QR code over a photo. Some features: - Use our app to generate QR code for WiFi hotspot for ease of sharing, text message, link to a website. - Color your custom QR code. - Add / Overlay QR code on top of a photo from the Photos Library and save it. - Share QR code with friends. Feel free to suggest new functionality that you would like to see in the app. PREMIUM FEATURES: - fantastic QR designs - unlimited QR code scans - color personalized QR code - ads free DISCLAIMER: *Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. *Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: 1-week Subscription ($4.99) 1-month Subscription ($2.99) 1-year Subscription ($24.99) For other currencies, prices corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. *Subscription with free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage your free trial's auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect 24-hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. *Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period of 3 days(if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. *If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at vadymdev43@gmail.com *For any other information please read our privacy policy and terms of use Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vThy29L703j86qUNJwfGwHzqEjn-l__328ru04P7pgH8LmrW9nIwyrlFGA9uJNecKyEFHexqWuA0Afr/pub Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS3j20N5_Sp5_9II3ghsxCiOhElJcoGTX6fcet-M5KR896ThV4kn3roTS8wiyUiZlSKddVEm8Azkxyi/pub.

Screenshots

Code Reader4 screens
AutoQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Code Reader at 4 against AutoQR's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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 AutoQR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, AutoQR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Code Reader versus AutoQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ReaderAutoQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (243 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDaniel ILLESCAS ROMEROVadym Bohdan

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

AutoQR

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
4 purchases

AutoQR

Subscriptions3
  • QR Code Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • AutoQR Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutoQR free?
AutoQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Code Reader or AutoQR have ads?
Neither Code Reader nor AutoQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Reader or AutoQR?
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and AutoQR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Code Reader was updated on September 25, 2026 and AutoQR on September 14, 2026.

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