# QR Scanner vs QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone!

The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 4.1 against QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone!'s 1.0. QR Scanner also leads on ratings volume (499 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Scanner has 499 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Scanner ships an update monthly, QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Scanner | QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-barcode-scanner/id1468838637/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-pro-for-iphone/id1641226747/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DARWIN TECHNOLOGY L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760284569) | [Nico Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/432790036) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-barcode-scanner/id1468838637)

Effortlessly scan QR codes and barcodes with this fast and accurate app. It supports multiple languages, offers a history log, and includes a QR code generator. Designed for ease of use and privacy.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast scanning, Accurate code decoding, Multi-language support, Easy-to-use interface, Scan history log, QR code generator, Privacy and security focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads - Monthly Sub | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for geo location game
- 👍 Easy to use and edit QR codes
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Barcode reader does not work
- 😞 Does not read QR code
- 😞 Horrible scanner doesn't work
- 😞 Useless app
- 😞 Sick of getting put on add

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode reader not working
- QR code not being read
- App not working
- Scanner not working
- Constant ads interrupting scanning

**Requested features**

- Remove ads from the app
- Provide instructions for use
- Improve navigation
- Fix issue with not being able to open scanned codes
- Ensure correct apps are provided


### QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-pro-for-iphone/id1641226747)

Easily scan, generate, and manage QR codes and barcodes. Access detailed information from codes, create custom codes for various themes, and organize them with built-in folder management. Features bulk scanning and CSV export for efficient data handling.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Create themed QR codes, Detailed code information, Bulk-scan functionality, Folder management system, CSV export, Generate QR codes for various themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader PRO - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Scanner free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! free?

QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Scanner or QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone!?

QR Scanner is rated higher. QR Scanner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QR Scanner or QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! have ads?

Both QR Scanner and QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Scanner or QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone!?

QR Scanner ships an update monthly, and QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! every 6 weeks. Most recently, QR Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code Reader PRO for iPhone! on September 6, 2026.

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