QR Code Scanner and Reader vs Lophos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Scanner and Reader
Easily scan QR codes by simply pointing your device at them. The application automatically detects and reads any QR code presented to it.
- Automatic QR code detection
- Simple point-and-scan interface
- Reads any QR code
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QR Scanner / QR code reader is extremely easy to use; simply point to QR you want to scan and app will automatically detect and scan it. To scan the QR code, simply open the application, align the code. QR Code Reader will automatically recognize any QR code.
Lophos
Securely share specific photos with friends without revealing your entire gallery. This app acts as a lock for your photo library, requiring FaceID or TouchID to access, ensuring privacy when showing images.
- Biometric photo library lock (FaceID/TouchID)
- Selective photo sharing
- Image processing and cropping
- Easy unlock mechanism
- Privacy protection for photos
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You may have a chance to show your photos to your friends, right? But you don't want them to see your other photos, do you? In such cases, please use this application, Lophos. This is an app that prevents you from opening your photo library unless you unlock it with FaceID or TouchID. With this lock, when you show your photos to someone you know, they will not be able to see your other photos without your permission. You can also process and crop the image. Photo processing function is also included. ■How to use It is very easy to open the photo library. Just click the key icon on the bottom right to unlock it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Scanner and Reader at none against Lophos's 1. QR Code Scanner and Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lophos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Scanner and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Scanner and Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Lophos every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner and Reader | Lophos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | usman hamid | Hokushi Hara |
Customer experience
QR Code Scanner and Reader
Lophos
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner and Reader
No in-app purchases
Lophos
- Additional Functions$1.99
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner and Reader free?
Is Lophos free?
Do QR Code Scanner and Reader or Lophos have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner and Reader or Lophos?
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