Comparison

Easy QR Code Reader vs QR Creator

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

Head to head
About

Easy QR Code Reader

Scan QR codes instantly upon launching the app. Easily open URLs, emails, and other content with a single tap. Features include a flashlight for low-light scanning and automatic saving of scan history.

Highlights
  • Quick scan on launch
  • One-tap URL opening
  • Email and tracking support
  • Flashlight for dark environments
  • Automatic scan history
Features
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A simple QR code reader that scans the moment you point your camera. QR codes and barcodes are read just by aiming, and every scan is saved to your history automatically. Open the app and point your camera — no shutter button, no mode switching. Scanned URLs and email addresses open with a single tap. ■ Ideal for - Reading QR codes on posters, flyers, and in stores - Looking up products by their barcode (EAN/UPC) - Scanning ISBN barcodes on books - Reading a QR code inside a screenshot someone sent you - Scanning campaign and event entry QR codes ■ Main features - Automatic scanning — just point The reader starts as soon as the app opens. No button to press. - Read multiple codes at once Detect several QR codes and barcodes on the screen in a single sweep. No more re-aiming at each code one by one. - Scan from photos and screenshots Can't point your camera at it? Pick a photo or screenshot from your album and the QR code inside is read right away. - Zoom in for confident reads Bring distant posters or tiny label codes right up close with a single tap. Small print and far-away codes both stay within reach. - Show & save the code you scanned Re-display any scanned code inside the app. Pick a color and module shape (square / dot / rounded), then save it to your photo library or share it through the system share sheet. - Flashlight for dark places Turn on the light and scan cleanly, even in low light. - Automatic history Every scan is saved locally on your device. Search or star to keep favorites organized. - Built-in browser Scanned URLs open right inside the app — or in your external browser if you prefer. ■ Supported code types - 2D codes: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec - 1D barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93 From product barcodes to book ISBNs, one app covers the codes you meet every day. ■ Privacy Your scan history is stored only on your device. No account or sign-in required. The camera permission is used solely for reading codes. ■ FAQ Q. Is the app free? A. Yes — every feature is free to use (the app shows ads). Q. Can I use it as a barcode reader? A. Yes. Besides QR codes, it reads EAN/UPC product barcodes and more. Q. Does scanning work offline? A. Scanning itself works offline. An internet connection is only needed to open scanned URLs. Q. Can I delete my scan history? A. Yes — delete entries one by one, or all at once.

About

QR Creator

Easily scan and generate various QR code formats for WiFi, email, SMS, phone numbers, websites, and text. Share content and automate tasks by simply pointing your camera at a code. Ideal for quick connections and information sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Create WiFi QR codes
  • Generate email, SMS, and phone QR codes
  • Create website QR codes
  • Generate text QR codes
  • Share content easily
Features
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QR Codes are a popular new way of sharing content and automating simple tasks by pointing a camera at a code. QR Creator allows you to scan and create popular formats of QR Code using your iPhone! -- Easy WiFi setup Wouldn't it be awesome if your friends or clients could connect to your WiFi network without having to type a password that sometimes even you forget? WiFi QR Codes are a simple and convenient way to share your WiFi! Generate your code and print it, then people will connect automatically just by pointing their cameras to your code! It works like magic! -- Email, SMS and Phone QR Codes Get your clients and friends in touch with you easily by creating QR Codes that when scanned will automatically prompt people to call you or send an Email or SMS! -- Website QR Code Promote your website by creating a code that when scanned will open your website automatically on any mobile device! -- Text QR Code Want to share text or any data in QR Code format? Just create it and share content with contents or clients! QR Creator is now available for all iOS devices!

Screenshots

Easy QR Code Reader2 screens
QR Creator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Easy QR Code Reader at 83% against QR Creator's 33%. Easy QR Code Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 463). QR Creator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, 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. QR Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Easy QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 463 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Easy QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Creator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy QR Code Reader ships an update every 4 days, QR Creator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Easy QR Code Reader versus QR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy QR Code ReaderQR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (463 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better463
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiji HashizumeArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Easy QR Code Reader

All ratings1,800 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative9.6%

QR Creator

All ratings463 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

Easy QR Code Reader

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient scanning
  • 💡 Useful QR code reader
  • 🔒 Secure and private

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
  • ⚠️ Requires mandatory reviews

QR Creator

From 463 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great for QR code generation
  • 🚀 Quick and simple QR code production
  • 👍 Recognizes QR codes
  • 👍 Scanning QR codes works fine

Room to improve

  • 💸 Only one free QR code generation
  • 💰 Limited free usage, then paywall
  • 👎 QR codes didn't work
  • ❌ Waste of time and money
  • 🤔 Deceptive pricing model

Bugs and requests

Easy QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update and improve the app
  • Add more functionality

QR Creator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • QR codes generated did not work
  • QR code only worked for a while

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to create a single QR for personal contact information (name, phone, email, website)
  • More customization options for QR codes (error correction, encoding, byte/character size)

In-app purchases

None

Easy QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Creator

One-time1
  • QR Creator Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Easy QR Code Reader free?
Easy QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Creator free?
QR Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy QR Code Reader or QR Creator?
QR Creator is rated higher. Easy QR Code Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while QR Creator averages 4.7 from 463 ratings.
Do Easy QR Code Reader or QR Creator have ads?
Easy QR Code Reader shows ads; QR Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy QR Code Reader or QR Creator?
Easy QR Code Reader ships an update every 4 days, and QR Creator weekly. Most recently, Easy QR Code Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and QR Creator on September 24, 2026.

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