Comparison

QR vs QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes from images or your camera. Save and manage all your scanned and created codes with unlimited storage. Offers a user-friendly interface and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera or images
  • Generate various QR code types (website, email, text)
  • Save and manage unlimited scanned and generated codes
  • User-friendly interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Flashlight support for dark environments
Features
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The free QR codes and Barcodes Scanner is a full-featured app that can read and generate QR codes and Barcodes out in the world and from any images in your photo roll. QR & Barcode Scanner or QR & Barcode Reader is extremely easy to use. Open the application then It’s automatically point the camera and begin to scan QR code & Barcode which you want to scan or read. After successfully scan QR code and barcode the outcome/result scene will be popup with scan result and several relevant options are available for the scan data, search the scan result online, save in photos, copy to clipboard, share, email to any user, phone to contact person, open URL and many more. This app save all the scan data for future usage. It can also generate QR codes of Website, Email, Phone, Message, Text and MeCard so on. This app save all the generated QR codes for future usage and the app has unlimited storage. All you need to do is download the app and just point to the QR code you’d like to scan. FEATURES: - A beautiful simple and user friendly interface - Very fast and efficient QR code and Barcode Reader - QR code and Barcode Scanner is give you extremely accurate result - In dark room and dark environment, easily active flashlight for scanning - Smartly scan any Images from your photos/camera roll - QR code generator allows to create several different QR codes. - Generate QR code for a website, pick the URL from your phone contacts - Generate QR code for an Email sample, pick the contact email from your phone contacts - Generate QR code for a phone number, pick the number from your phone contacts - Generate QR code for a message, pick the contact number from your phone contacts - Generate QR code for a Text beautifully - Generate QR code for a MeCard and easily pick any information from your phone contacts - Store and save all scan results for future usage in history - Unlimited storage to save your results - Organized history with date and time format - Easily search the online web for get the details information of scanned data - Easily email, message, phone to any contacts - You can save the scanned result in photos - You can copy in clipboard and paste data anywhere - Share options are also available for social sharing - Manageable scanned history and remove any history from history page - Generated QR code available share option allows you to share anywhere - Generated QR code you can update anytime and updated QR code save in your storage - Manage and remove generated QR code - Clear History and generated QR codes from setting - Manage history storage from setting - Avoid duplicate history from setting - No internet connection required SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO features with scanning unlimited QR code and Barcode, generating QR code, storing products info, sharing unlimited info and no ads. - Subscription options are: 1 week with 3-day trial, 1-month. Alternatively a lifetime payment is available. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the same cost you have started your subscription. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - To restore your upgrade to QR Scanner PRO on a new device, go to the Settings screen, tap the “Restore” option and your subscription or previous purchases will become active free of charge. terms of use URL: https://sites.google.com/view/appsplaces-qrcode-scanner QR codes and Barcodes Scanner scan product barcodes and QR codes in shopping mall and this app helps you to compare product price with the original product prices. This QR code reader and barcode scanner is very fast and useful app for you daily usage. Install and enjoy unlimited scanning of QR codes and barcodes.

About

QR Reader

Scan various types of QR codes and barcodes with a clean interface. Access scan history, save favorites, and even create your own codes. Offers batch scanning and private mode for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan 10+ code types
  • Scan history with save/copy/share
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Batch scanning
  • Create and share own codes
  • Private mode
  • CSV/TXT export
Features
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Probably the most advanced application to scan QR Code and Barcode with neat and classy design. More than 10 types of codes supported: QR Code, Barcode, DataMatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, UPCE, ITF-14, Aztec. WHY YOU’LL LOVE CODE READER • Product and Goods Details on Scan • QR Code Details on Scan • History of Scans: Save, Copy & Share • Favorites for Quick Access • Batch Scan • Private Mode • CSV and TXT Export • Create Own Codes and Share with Others • Dark Mode PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION • PRO account allows: data export, batch scan, privacy features and no ads • Two subscription options: monthly and yearly • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • WE LOVE FEEDBACK As always, we appreciate your feedback. Please keep sharing your experience to scanner.feedback@otrofy.com Terms & Conditions: https://www.otrofy.com/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.otrofy.com/scanner-privacy.pdf

Screenshots

QR4 screens
QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR and QR Reader both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QR's written reviews are positive against 78% of QR Reader's. QR Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $26.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR against 4.7 for QR Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of QR's written reviews are positive against 78% of QR Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR ships an update every 3 months, QR Reader every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR versus QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRQR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better4.7 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1654 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps PlacesOtrofy Inc.

Customer experience

QR

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Reader

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

QR

Subscriptions4
  • Upgrade to Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Upgrade to Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Upgrade to Pro$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
  • Access Lifetime$64.99
1 purchases

QR Reader

Subscriptions1
  • QR Code Reader Barcode Scanner7 Days trial$26.991 Year

Questions

Is QR free?
QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader free?
QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR or QR Reader?
QR is rated higher. QR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while QR Reader averages 4.7 from 54 ratings.
Do QR or QR Reader have ads?
Both QR and QR Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR or QR Reader?
QR ships an update every 3 months, and QR Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, QR was updated on October 25, 2026 and QR Reader on October 25, 2026.

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