Comparison

Instant Scan vs QRCode Reader & Scan

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

Head to head
About

Instant Scan

Quickly scan QR codes and text, or create your own. This utility app opens webpages directly from scanned codes, offering a streamlined experience for all your QR needs.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes quickly
  • Scan text
  • Open webpages from codes
  • Create QR codes
  • All-in-one utility
Features
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Instant Scanner allow you to scan QR code in lighting speed, scan text, open webpage, create your own QR code, all in one.

About

QRCode Reader & Scan

Features
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QR Code Scanner for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes Terms of service: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf Privacy policy: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf

Screenshots

Instant Scan4 screens
QRCode Reader & Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Scan at none against QRCode Reader & Scan's 4. QRCode Reader & Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QRCode Reader & Scan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Instant Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant Scan ships an update every 2 months, QRCode Reader & Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Instant Scan versus QRCode Reader & Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant ScanQRCode Reader & Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuanang ChenArtep Media Development SRL

In-app purchases

None

Instant Scan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QRCode Reader & Scan

One-time4
  • 3-DAY FREE TRIAL$4.99
  • 1 WEEK PLAN$4.99
  • 1 MONTH PLAN$10.99
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  • 1 YEAR PLAN$40.99

Questions

Is Instant Scan free?
Instant Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCode Reader & Scan free?
QRCode Reader & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Instant Scan or QRCode Reader & Scan have ads?
Neither Instant Scan nor QRCode Reader & Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant Scan or QRCode Reader & Scan?
Instant Scan ships an update every 2 months, and QRCode Reader & Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instant Scan was updated on October 10, 2026 and QRCode Reader & Scan on October 25, 2026.

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