# IC vs QR Code Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IC at 68% against QR Code Scanner's 12%. IC also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IC sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and QR Code Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IC holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IC has 385 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of IC's written reviews are positive against 12% of QR Code Scanner's.

IC ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IC | QR Code Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-reader/id1474445461/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-qr-suite/id1589950967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Kawamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463344574) | [Nero Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529750470) |

## What reviewers say

### IC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-reader/id1474445461)

This app allows you to read, save, and export the usage history of various Japanese NFC transportation cards. Easily check your card balance and view past transactions, with the option to export data as a CSV file.

**Highlights:** Read IC card balance, View usage history, Export history as CSV, Supports multiple Japanese IC cards, Save card data

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All CSV Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| One free coffee for Developer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| タコスをご馳走する | $3.99 | one-time |
| 広告非表示 | $4.99 | one-time |
| お寿司をご馳走する | $7.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-qr-suite/id1589950967)

Quickly scan and generate various types of QR codes with safety checks and smart detection. Organize your scan history and access features via voice commands.

**Highlights:** Scan multiple QR code formats, Generate custom QR codes, Safety checks for scanned codes, Smart detection and auto-functions, Organize scan history, Face ID and Siri integration, Flashlight and front camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $18.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IC free?

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

### Is QR Code Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IC or QR Code Scanner?

IC is rated higher. IC averages 4.9 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while QR Code Scanner averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do IC or QR Code Scanner have ads?

QR Code Scanner shows ads; IC does not.

### Which is updated more often, IC or QR Code Scanner?

IC ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Scanner weekly. Most recently, IC was updated on October 10, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*