QRcode Reader vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRcode Reader
Instantly scan QR codes and generate your own with this user-friendly utility. Save your scan history and directly access websites or apps based on the scanned content. Ideal for beginners and experienced users alike.
- Instant QR code scanning
- Read from camera or camera roll
- Save scan history
- Direct access to websites and apps
- Generate QR codes
- Optimized actions for content
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A free QR code reader that can read the application immediately after launching. You can read and save History. It's an easy-to-use and recommended free app! ■ Main features · It can be read immediately after launching the application · You can read the QR code from both camera and camera roll · The history of the scanned QR code is saved · You can immediately access safari, chrome, LINE · Automatically display optimized actions for loaded content · QR code application popular also for beginners · Generate QR Code It is designed with awareness of simplicity, convenience, fast reading, with functions not included in the standard. It is an app that is worth of installing it for iPhone for the time being
QR
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「QR-CodeReader」はQRコードを読み取るためのアプリです。 アプリを起動するとすぐにカメラが立ち上がり、QRコードも瞬時に読み取る簡単なQRコードリーダーです。 ※QRコード®は株式会社デンソーウェーブの登録商標です。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QRcode Reader at every 9 days against QR's every 3 months. QRcode Reader also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRcode Reader ships an update every 9 days, QR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRcode Reader | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Katoh Atsushi | TANITA HEALTH LINK, INC. |
In-app purchases
QRcode Reader
No in-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
