Comparison

QRTaro vs iSimpleQR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QRTaro

Features
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QRTaro is an application that can read QR code and create QR code. Easy operation! Read history will also remain. ◆ QRMaker: Create a QR code from the input text. The created QR code can be saved as an image in a photo album. Also, the created QR code can be sent directly to an application such as a message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail, etc. ◆ QRReader: Read the QR code from the camera and photo album images. Since pinch-in pinch-out and tap focus function are carried, focus adjustment can be done easily. By tapping the folder icon displayed at the bottom of the top screen, the photo album is displayed and you can also select the previously saved QR code image for reading. You can also pass the scanned data directly to the application such as message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail from the reading result screen. Also, since the scanned data of the QR code is displayed as a scan history by date on the history list screen, you can tap the scanned data and obtain the reading result again. Since historical data has selective batch delete and delete all functions, it is also possible for users to organize them. ※ Up to 30 history lists are displayed. If it exceeds 30, the history data of the oldest date is deleted. ◆ Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.

About

iSimpleQR

Easily scan and generate various QR and barcode formats. Customize code colors and export them in multiple image formats and sizes. Optimized for iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple barcode and QR code types
  • Generate QR, Code128, PDF417, and Aztec codes
  • Customize foreground and background colors
  • Export codes as PNG and JPEG
  • Choose export pixel size
  • Supports hex code and RGB colors
Features
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With iSimpleQR you can - read these codes: upce, code39, code39Mod43, code93, code128, ean8, ean13, aztec, pdf417, itf14, dataMatrix, interleaved2of5, QR - generate these codes from text string: QR, code128, pdf417, aztec You can choose the foreground and background color for the codes you generate. The app support colors from hex code and rgb colors. You can export the codes you have made in png and jpeg format. You can also choose the pixel size you want the codes to be exported in. The app is optimised for iPhone, but works on iPad too.

Screenshots

QRTaro4 screens
iSimpleQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QRTaro at Free against iSimpleQR's $0.99. QRTaro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months). iSimpleQR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

QRTaro is free to download; iSimpleQR costs $0.99 up front. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iSimpleQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRTaro ships an update monthly, iSimpleQR every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
QRTaro versus iSimpleQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRTaroiSimpleQR
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 55 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasashi Sasaokaoskari saarinen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QRTaro

One-time1
  • Ad-free$1.99
None

iSimpleQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRTaro free?
QRTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSimpleQR free?
iSimpleQR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRTaro or iSimpleQR have ads?
QRTaro shows ads; iSimpleQR does not.
Which is updated more often, QRTaro or iSimpleQR?
QRTaro ships an update monthly, and iSimpleQR every 55 months. Most recently, QRTaro was updated on October 29, 2026 and iSimpleQR on November 6, 2026.

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