# HeatNext vs QR Reader：QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is ads: HeatNext at none against QR Reader：QR Code Reader's shown. QR Reader：QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Reader：QR Code Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader：QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeatNext | QR Reader：QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 32 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nomnio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440372439) | [宝锋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639886745) |

## What reviewers say

### HeatNext

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heatnext/id1440372440)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Package | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced Package | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Package | $18.99 | per year |
| Advanced Package | $37.99 | per year |


### QR Reader：QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-readerqr-code-reader/id6446920873)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader+（Week Plan） | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader+（Month Special） | $1.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader+（Month Plan） | $2.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader+（Year Special） | $2.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader+（Year Plan） | $3.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeatNext free?

HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Reader：QR Code Reader free?

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

### Do HeatNext or QR Reader：QR Code Reader have ads?

QR Reader：QR Code Reader shows ads; HeatNext does not.

### Which is updated more often, HeatNext or QR Reader：QR Code Reader?

HeatNext ships an update every 2 months, and QR Reader：QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeatNext was updated on September 15, 2026 and QR Reader：QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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