QR Reader Plus vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader Plus
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and various barcodes using your device's camera. It automatically opens URLs, transfers data to your clipboard, and keeps a history of your scans. An LED light option is available for low-light scanning.
- Scans QR codes and barcodes
- Automatic URL opening
- Automatic clipboard transfer
- Scan history log
- LED light control
- Supports multiple code types
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QR Reader Plus is the fastest and most user-friendly barcode scanner and completely Free! Open the app, point the camera at the code. QR reader will automatically recognize QR code. FEATURES - Scans QR codes, barcodes - Open URL automatically - Automatic transfer to clipboard - View a history scan lists - LED light On / Off Supported codes: ・QR codes (including MEBKM) ・UPC-E codes ・Code 39 codes ・Code 39 mod 43 codes ・EAN-13 (including UPC-A) codes ・EAN-8 codes ・Code 93 codes ・Code 128 codes ・PDF417 codes ・Aztec codes ・Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ・ITF14 codes ・DataMatrix codes
QR Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to retrieve URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, and access product information. Share scanned content, save codes for later, and customize your scanning experience with various themes and settings.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Retrieve URLs and Wi-Fi credentials
- Scan product codes (UPC, ISBN)
- Save scanned codes
- Share scanned content
- Customizable themes and settings
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly — private, no account needed. QR Scanner turns your camera into the fastest way to open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and read product barcodes. Point, done — everything is processed on your device. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes and all major barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) • URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone, SMS, events, locations • Scan from camera or from a photo in your library BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Batch mode — keep scanning, no stops between codes • Auto-zoom and torch for far-away or dim codes • History with tags and filters — find any past scan in seconds • Decide what happens when you open a link: in-app or your browser SAFE BY DESIGN • Suspicious links are shown before they open — you choose • No account, no tracking: scans stay on your device • Works fully offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Scanner at every 4 weeks against QR Reader Plus's every 35 months. QR Reader Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 12 respectively.
QR Reader Plus ships an update every 35 months, QR Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Plus | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | newforestar co,.ltd | Tuan Nguyen Van |
Customer experience
QR Reader Plus
QR Scanner
In-app purchases
QR Reader Plus
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
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