Essential QR code reader vs StickGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Essential QR code reader
Easily scan QR codes and various other barcode types. View scanned content, copy text, open URLs, and even recreate QR codes from text. Your scan history is automatically saved for quick access.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- View and copy text content
- Open URLs directly
- Recreate QR codes from text
- Automatic scan history
- Supports multiple barcode types
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Free QR code reading app, and no ad! This is completely free. This app allows you to scan QR Code, and shows contents easily. You can copy text and share, or go to browser if it is URL. History is automatically recorded, so you can use it later. Result screen shows not only text reading from QR code, but also be able to re-create QR code from text. Supports other types of bar code other than QR Code: UPC-E Code 39 Code 39 mod 43 EAN-13 (including UPC-A) EAN-8 Code 93 Code 128 PDF417 Aztec Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF14 DataMatrix QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
StickGo
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StickGo（车搭子） is a dash cam companion app compatible with multiple mainstream hardware platforms. Connect over Wi-Fi to preview live video, replay recordings, download files to your phone, view GPS tracks, and adjust device settings. Clean interface, smooth experience, media stored locally. Please use only when safely parked. Features vary by device model and firmware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Essential QR code reader at every 12 months against StickGo's every 35 months. Essential QR code reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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.
Essential QR code reader ships an update every 12 months, StickGo every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Essential QR code reader | StickGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WeServe Co.,Ltd. | 弄梅 彭 |
In-app purchases
Essential QR code reader
No in-app purchases
StickGo
No in-app purchases
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