Comparison

Hydra vs QR Reader:QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Hydra

Features
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HYDRA permette di gestire tutte le attività sui Permanent Materials con un processo unificato: manutenzioni, sopralluoghi, installazioni, rimozioni e traslochi. Tramite l'inserimento di nuove richieste e la possibilità di pianificare le attività su un calendario condiviso tutti gli attori coninvolti nel processo saranno in grado di tenere sotto controllo le attività nell'area di loro competenza.

About

QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Features
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FEATURES - Batch Scan - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Safe all codes in your history - Save, export and share all barcodes - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Share using E-mail, IMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Read Websites, Contacts, Messages, Locations, Phone numbers, E-mails, Texts - Scan more types:QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39,Code93, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc. SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1 week (3 days trial), 1 year or 1 month - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/agreement https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/privacy

Screenshots

Hydra4 screens
QR Reader:QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hydra at none against QR Reader:QR Code Reader's 6. Hydra also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Reader:QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Reader:QR Code Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Hydra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hydra ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hydra versus QR Reader:QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydraQR Reader:QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoApp s.r.l.宝锋 吴

In-app purchases

None

Hydra

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Subscriptions5
  • QR Code Reader+(Week Plan)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Special)$1.991 Month
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Plan)$2.991 Month
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  • QR Code Reader+(Year Special)$2.991 Year
  • QR Code Reader+(Year Plan)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Code Reader Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Hydra free?
Hydra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader:QR Code Reader free?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hydra or QR Reader:QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader shows ads; Hydra does not.
Which is updated more often, Hydra or QR Reader:QR Code Reader?
Hydra ships an update every 2 months, and QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hydra was updated on October 7, 2026 and QR Reader:QR Code Reader on October 2, 2026.

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