Y vs Simple Qr Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Y
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QR-code scanner for the easy acquisition of resources for the retrieval of design and construction documents of a machine. This app is directly linked to the website https://www.sms-fis.com/ .
Simple Qr Reader
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QR Scan makes reading QR codes effortless and beautiful. Point your camera at any QR code and get instant, smart results β not raw text dumps. URLs open ready to tap, WiFi networks show a Join button, contacts display as a clean card you can save directly to your address book. SMART RESULTS - URLs β tap to open directly in Safari - WiFi β see network name, security type, and join with one tap - Contacts β view name, email, phone in a clean card and save to Contacts - Text β clean, readable, easy to copy SCAN HISTORY Every scan is automatically saved. Browse your full history, see what type each scan was, and tap any item to view the full result again. Swipe to delete or clear all at once. UPLOAD FROM GALLERY Already have a screenshot with a QR code? Pick it from your photo library and QR Scan will read it instantly using the same smart detection. CLEAN DESIGN Two themes β light and dark β both designed to feel at home on iOS. No clutter, no ads, no unnecessary permissions. PRIVACY FIRST Your scan history stays on your device. No account required, no data sent to any server.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Qr Reader at every 2 days against Y's every 17 months. Y's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Y ships an update every 17 months, Simple Qr Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Y | Simple Qr Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Y-Com Gesellschaft fΓΌr Industrieautomation mbH | DEMIR DEMIREL |
In-app purchases
Y
No in-app purchases
Simple Qr Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Y free?
Is Simple Qr Reader free?
Do Y or Simple Qr Reader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Y or Simple Qr Reader?
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