# QR Code Guru vs SWIFT Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: SWIFT Authenticator at 5.0 against QR Code Guru's 4.5. SWIFT Authenticator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Guru's advantage is ratings volume (291 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Guru sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SWIFT Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

SWIFT Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Guru has 291 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Guru | SWIFT Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-guru-barcode-scanner/id1403846323/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-authenticator/id1471136535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/898637894) | [SWIFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/455992480) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Guru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-guru-barcode-scanner/id1403846323)

Quickly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes, including contact info, URLs, and more. Generate your own codes and save your scan history. Open web links directly within the app for convenience.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Generate custom QR codes and barcodes, Decode various data types, Scan from photos, Open web links directly, Unlimited scan history storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads QRCode & Barcode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime QRCode Barcode Scan | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Scanner | $39.99 | one-time |


### SWIFT Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-authenticator/id1471136535)

This app provides secure and quick access to SWIFT applications and services using two-factor authentication. It allows for unlimited generation of time-based one-time passwords and supports multiple accounts in one view. The tool facilitates compliance with security frameworks and works offline.

**Highlights:** Fast, one-time setup via QR code, Access multiple SWIFT products and accounts, Unlimited TOTP generation, All TOTP codes in one screen, Facilitates SWIFT security compliance, Works fully offline

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Guru free?

QR Code Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SWIFT Authenticator free?

SWIFT Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Guru or SWIFT Authenticator?

SWIFT Authenticator is rated higher. QR Code Guru averages 4.5 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while SWIFT Authenticator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QR Code Guru or SWIFT Authenticator have ads?

QR Code Guru shows ads; SWIFT Authenticator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*