Comparison

BalloonTools vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

BalloonTools

This utility app assists balloon decorators with essential calculations for arches, columns, and helium usage. It allows users to set pricing for materials and calculate cost prices, with Qualatex color information included. Future updates will bring even more tools for balloon artistry.

Highlights
  • Arch calculation tool
  • Column calculation tool
  • Helium calculation tool
  • Qualatex color reference
  • Set price per meter
  • Calculate cost prices
Features
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BalloonTools is an app developed by Ballonkompagniet located in Denmark. This app is a tool to balloon decorators who want to have all the necessary tools with you everywhere. Including: - A tool for calculating arches - A tool for calculating columns - A tool for calculating helium - And the Qualatex colours are in there too New stuff: - Set your price per meter price for arches and columns - Set your helium price per cubic-meter - Calculate your cost prices directly in the app We are at the moment working for even more tools to implement into the app. All calculations made with in the app are all estimates and are not 100% accurate. If you have any recommendations or need a specific tool, then write us and we will take a look at it: info@ballonkompagniet.dk For details, please see our Privacy policy and Terms of Service here: https://ballonkompagniet.dk/balloontools-privacy-policy/

About

QR Code Reader

Features
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QR Code Reader is the best & fastest QR Code/barcode scanner & QR code creator for iPhone. By using your phone's camera, QR Code Reader - CamScanner will automatically scan and recognize the information of QR Code or barcode of all major code formats(QR code, barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth). Create and share unlimited QR codes with our powerful Generator! Key Features: # Easy to Use # Our QR code reader and barcode scanner can automatically detect and scan any code without pressing any buttons. You can scan QR Code using either your camera or just read it from your gallery. If you are in a low-light environment, the flashlight supports you to scan and read QR codes and barcode. # Powerful QR Code generator # Create your personal QR Codes in seconds for various social media platforms or web-resources. You can change everything from background color to dots shape of your QR code with our powerful Generator. # Scan history # Don't worry if you do not have your QR Code in hand. You can always review your scan history! Forget which codes you created? Our History keeps them too! # Support Batch Scan # If you have a lot of QR code/Bar code need to be scanned, we provide a convenient and fast batch scan function. You can use this function to scan your QR code in batches. After all the scans are completed, you can check them together. You can use this function to increase the speed of scan. About Subscription: Subscriptions are managed by users. Users can close subscriptions by going to ‘‘ Account Settings ’‘. The unused portion of the free trial period will be lost when the user purchases a subscription. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes account with your confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless the automatic renewal is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the valid period. Privacy policy: https://serhii-blinov.com/applications-privacy-policy/ Terms of Usage: https://serhii-blinov.com/applications-terms-of-usage/ Support: https://serhii-blinov.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

BalloonTools4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader at Free against BalloonTools's $6.99. QR Code Reader also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). BalloonTools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QR Code Reader is free to download; BalloonTools costs $6.99 up front. QR Code Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BalloonTools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BalloonTools ships an update monthly, QR Code Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BalloonTools versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalloonToolsQR Code Reader
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBallonkompagniet ApSSerhii Blinov

In-app purchases

None

BalloonTools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • 1 Month$7.991 Month

Questions

Is BalloonTools free?
BalloonTools costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BalloonTools or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither BalloonTools nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BalloonTools or QR Code Reader?
BalloonTools ships an update monthly, and QR Code Reader every 5 months. Most recently, BalloonTools was updated on October 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 17, 2026.

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