Comparison

QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) vs Ila Control

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

Head to head
About

QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)

This utility app quickly scans QR codes using your device's camera. It automatically recognizes codes, directing you to web pages or displaying plain text and phone number information. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.

Highlights
  • Automatic QR code scanning
  • Directs to web pages
  • Displays text and phone numbers
  • Camera-based recognition
  • No manual clicks needed
Features
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QR code scanner application. Run the QR code reader and aim at the QR code mark. Once you recognize the QR code, you will be taken to that web page. If the QR code is plain text or phone number information, it will show the QR code text and phone number information.   When you aim at the QR mark, the camera will automatically scan and read the QR mark without clicking or needing it. QR Code Reader (Reader) Please use the application well.

About

Ila Control

Features
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Ila Control allows you to control, update, and monitor all of your Ila Lanterns.

Screenshots

QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)4 screens
Ila Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ila Control at none against QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s shown. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update monthly, Ila Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) versus Ila Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR BAR Code Reader (Maker)Ila Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEONSOFTTotum Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)

No in-app purchases

None

Ila Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) free?
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ila Control free?
Ila Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or Ila Control have ads?
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) shows ads; Ila Control does not.
Which is updated more often, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or Ila Control?
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update monthly, and Ila Control every 6 months. Most recently, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ila Control on September 20, 2026.

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