QR Reader Plus vs PEPM
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
PEPM
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The Passport Examination Procedure Manual (PEPM) App provides quick and secure document and identity verification for border control on mobile devices. It scans the Machine-Readable Zone (OCR), uses NFC for RFID verification, performs facial matching, and active authentication. The app operates offline without dedicated equipment, allowing efficient identity verification in various environments. The Application can sync with border management systems upon request by Member States.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PEPM at none against QR Reader Plus's shown. PEPM also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 35 months). QR Reader Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Reader Plus ships an update every 35 months, PEPM every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Plus | PEPM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | newforestar co,.ltd | International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
In-app purchases
QR Reader Plus
No in-app purchases
PEPM
No in-app purchases
