QRCode Book vs ScanTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode Book
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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
ScanTool
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access stored information, connect with others, and quickly retrieve links or contact details. Store photos, WiFi credentials, and more for convenient access and sharing.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Store contact information
- Store WiFi connections
- Store photos
- Store email contents
- Store homepage links
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QR Code Scanning Query Content Barcode Scanning Enquire Products - QR codes can store a large amount of data - You can store your photos - You can store your contact information - You can store WiFi connections - You can scan QR codes to add each other's contact information and make friends - You can store your appointments - You can store the contents of an email for easy sharing - You can store a phone SMS for quick sending - You can store a homepage link for easy access and follow-up ###Auto-Renewable Subscription Statement### ● Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and at the beginning of each renewal term. ● Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended for another cycle upon successful payment. ● Canceling Renewal: You can cancel your subscription or trial at any time by going to your iTunes account settings and canceling your subscription. Otherwise, it will be automatically renewed. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the trial period or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscriptions that include trial periods will automatically renew as paid subscriptions. ● Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user's account settings after purchase. ● Privacy Policy: https://1186001989.lofter.com/post/76f8691c_2b88c7289 ● Payment Agreement: https://1186001989.lofter.com/post/76f8691c_2b88ea71f Feedback: -- If your issue is still unresolved, you can further feedback to the customer service email: code826@163.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode Book at none against ScanTool's 4. ScanTool's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ScanTool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. QRCode Book asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRCode Book ships an update every 2 months, ScanTool every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Book | ScanTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jean-Francois Pautex | 长青 谭 |
In-app purchases
QRCode Book
No in-app purchases
ScanTool
- 1 Weekly Pro$5.997 Days
- 1 Monthly Pro$19.991 Month
- 1 Annualy Pro$99.991 Year
- A cup of Coffee$0.99









