Comparison

QRTaro vs 【簡単】QRコードリーダー

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

【簡単】QRコードリーダー

Features
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簡単にQRコードを読み取ることができるアプリです。 特徴: ・QRコードを簡単に読み取り、インターネットで開きます。 ・読み取ったQRコードをコピーする機能が付いています。 ・読み取ったQRコードを記録する履歴機能が付いています。 開発者のひとこと: 自分自身でも使うアプリとして作成しました。 ご利用いただけると嬉しいです。

Screenshots

QRTaro4 screens
【簡単】QRコードリーダー1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 【簡単】QRコードリーダー at none against QRTaro's 1. 【簡単】QRコードリーダー also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). QRTaro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 【簡単】QRコードリーダー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRTaro ships an update monthly, 【簡単】QRコードリーダー every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
QRTaro versus 【簡単】QRコードリーダー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRTaro【簡単】QRコードリーダー
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasashi SasaokaRyota Takayanagi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QRTaro

One-time1
  • Ad-free$1.99
None

【簡単】QRコードリーダー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRTaro free?
QRTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 【簡単】QRコードリーダー free?
【簡単】QRコードリーダー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRTaro or 【簡単】QRコードリーダー have ads?
Both QRTaro and 【簡単】QRコードリーダー show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRTaro or 【簡単】QRコードリーダー?
QRTaro ships an update monthly, and 【簡単】QRコードリーダー every 5 months. Most recently, QRTaro was updated on October 12, 2026 and 【簡単】QRコードリーダー on October 5, 2026.

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