Comparison

QRCode Book vs Konatic Reader

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

Head to head
About

QRCode Book

Features
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Application that lets you read and generate QR Codes, Aztec codes, EAN-128 barcodes, and more through optical scanning of QR codes, EAN, DataMatrix, Aztec, and other formats. Text is imported using UTF-8 encoding. Codes can be created using the keyboard or by receiving text from another source. Generated codes are created directly on the device and do not pass through any intermediate server. The documentation includes modules for QR Codes supporting VCARDs, calendar events (CALENDAR), Wi-Fi connections, Apple localization QR Codes, Google services, and social media links. You can also create collections of QR Codes and view the corresponding web pages later. QRCode Book works like a booklet of pages, allowing you to store and exchange codes using the various sharing methods available on iPhone. The code content is displayed while typing, and certain special elements are automatically detected when the keyboard is hidden. • Exchange QR Codes by optical scanning with another device. • Share text and images via AirDrop. • Share via email, SMS, and other available services. • Read QR Codes, EAN barcodes, DataMatrix, and Aztec codes. • Print your QR Codes or use the generated images for printing. The last page of the booklet contains quick documentation with specialized modules such as VCARD, WIFI, CALENDAR, LOCALIZATION, social networks, and more. Good to know: • Shake the device to clear the current text. • Tap the editor to display the keyboard. • Tap the logo to hide the keyboard. Springboard Quick Menu (iPhone 11 and later) • Instant scanning of various code formats. • Quick access to the documentation. ¢ JF Pautex, Nancy v1.3 - 2026

About

Konatic Reader

This application reads Datamatrix codes laser engraved on glass containers. It allows for real-time scanning, zoom adjustment, and management of reading data. Users can save images and access a history of all readings.

Highlights
  • Reads engraved Datamatrix codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Zoom and brightness adjustment
  • Share codes and images via email
  • Manage reading data
  • Access reading history
  • Save images
Features
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1 - Take a bottle engraved with a Datamatrix code (eg: ABSOLUT VODKA) 2 - Aim at the Datamatrix with the App Konatic Reader To use a special lens for easy reading or other engraved patterns, contact us at contact@konatic.com Konatic Reader: First Datamatrix code reader for glass. Allows the reading of Datamatrix codes laser engraved on glass containers, whatever the color! CHARACTERISTICS: - Reading of all engraved Datamatrix - Real-time reading - Zoom adjustment with one finger - Target size and brightness adjustment - Share by email codes and images - Management of reading data (rename, delete, export) - Access to the history of all readings - Save images HOW TO USE THE APP: 1 - Start the App 2 - Aim at the Datamatrix with the phone 3 - Adjust the zoom and square frame size so the Datamatrix fits within the square frame 4 - Center the Datamatrix within the square frame Reading such a Datamatrix (laser-engraved in glass) is very sensitive. Please let us know if you can't manage to detect it. You can use a specific magnifying lens sold by Konatic for easy reading. For more information, visit www.konatic.com or contact us at customer@konatic.com KONATIC design and sells outstanding equipment for the glass industry, in the field of quality inspection and traceability.

Screenshots

QRCode Book4 screens
Konatic Reader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QRCode Book at every 2 months against Konatic Reader's every 8 months. Konatic Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Book ships an update every 2 months, Konatic Reader every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QRCode Book versus Konatic Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BookKonatic Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Francois PautexKonatic

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Book

No in-app purchases

None

Konatic Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode Book free?
QRCode Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Konatic Reader free?
Konatic Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRCode Book or Konatic Reader have ads?
Neither QRCode Book nor Konatic Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Book or Konatic Reader?
QRCode Book ships an update every 2 months, and Konatic Reader every 8 months. Most recently, QRCode Book was updated on October 8, 2026 and Konatic Reader on September 26, 2026.

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