Easy QR Code Reader vs Hinata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Quick scan on launch
- One-tap URL opening
- Email and tracking support
- Flashlight for dark environments
- Automatic scan history
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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.
Hinata
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Hinata is an open-source app for planning projects and tracking issues. It connects to a Hinata Server that you or your organization run, so your team's work stays on your own infrastructure. There is no per-user price and no limit on boards. The same app runs on phones, tablets and computers, fits its layout to the screen and has a light and a dark theme. It speaks English, German, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Japanese, French, Russian and Arabic, and lays out right to left in Arabic. PLANNING AND BOARDS • Scrum and Kanban boards: drag cards between columns, set WIP limits, group the board by epic, assignee or project • Board, backlog and timeline views of the same work • Sprints with capacity, story points, burndown and velocity • Issues in a hierarchy from epic to story to sub-task, with dependencies and labels. You can watch, clone, archive or move them to another project • Print an issue, or export it as PDF, Excel, Word or XML • Gantt chart with dependencies, milestones and the critical path • Project templates: copy a project and set deadlines relative to the project's date, in calendar or working days TIME AND ABSENCES • A timer that works as a stopwatch, a countdown or a Pomodoro • Log time in a list, a calendar or a weekly timesheet, and hand in your timesheet for approval • Request time off, have it approved and see who is away in a shared team calendar • Working hours, public holidays and leave balances in one place • Time reports with a summary, single entries and workload, plus CSV import and export WORKING TOGETHER • Comments with replies, emoji reactions and voice messages • Attach files, photos and videos and open them in a full-screen viewer • A knowledge base with spaces, sub-pages and Markdown articles. Type @ to link an issue, an article or a colleague • Project reports with burndown and breakdowns by state, priority and assignee, exported as PDF, CSV or JSON • A dashboard you arrange yourself, and a weekly summary of what your team finished • A command palette that searches projects, issues, people and articles • Notifications in the app, by e-mail and as push for assignments, @mentions and due dates. You choose the days and hours when e-mail and push may reach you • Git integration with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket FOR ORGANIZATIONS • Projects and teams with their own workflows, keys and members • An organization admin role for working hours, approvals, absences, holidays and billing • Sign in with a password and optional two-factor authentication (TOTP), or through SSO with OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML or LDAP • Self-registration with e-mail verification, and password reset • Save several servers and switch between them. Each one keeps its own secure session ACCESSIBILITY Text colors meet WCAG contrast, touch targets are large and controls have labels for screen readers. Nothing gets cut off at twice the normal text size. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR SERVER Hinata collects nothing for itself. Everything you create is stored on the Hinata Server you connect to. Push notifications go through Firebase Cloud Messaging and use only a device token. The app has no tracking and no analytics. You need a Hinata Server to sign in. hinata.ahmadre.com explains how to host one yourself. PERMISSIONS AND WHY HINATA ASKS FOR THEM • Notifications: assignments, @mentions, replies to your comments and due dates • Microphone: voice comments, and sound in videos you attach • Camera and photos: take or pick photos and videos to attach to issues Hinata asks for each permission the first time you use the feature that needs it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hinata at none against Easy QR Code Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Easy QR Code Reader | Hinata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiji Hashizume | Rebar Ahmad |
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
Hinata
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Easy QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Hinata
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Easy QR Code Reader free?
Is Hinata free?
Do Easy QR Code Reader or Hinata have ads?
Which is updated more often, Easy QR Code Reader or Hinata?
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