Comparison

Scanner app vs QR Code Scanner™

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

Head to head
About

Scanner app

This utility app functions as an all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. It offers rapid scanning capabilities, offline functionality, and a history log of all scanned items. The app supports various QR code types, including WiFi, email, and contact information.

Highlights
  • All-in-one QR, barcode, and document scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Scan history saved
  • Flashlight support for dark environments
  • Decode WiFi, email, phone, and location QR codes
Features
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Scan all QR code, barcodes and documents! Features: * All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types * Documents scanner: scans any paper document * History of scanned QR & barcodes, documents * Rapid scan * Internet connection is not required for scanning * Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark * Scan history saved The barcode can be searched in browsers, as well as copied/sent. Scanner decodes information from 2-D codes such as: * WiFi with ability to join network * email (matmsg, mailto, smtp): send email * phone number (tel, sms, smsto): call or send sms * GEO location: show location on map or open in Apple Maps or Google Maps * Link: open inside the app, open in browsers * Contact (VCard): create new contact or update existing one A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now! In case of any ideas on how to improve the app please contact us through email: stargo.apps@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/terms-of-service

About

QR Code Scanner™

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. Generate various types of QR codes, including contact information, website URLs, and Wi-Fi addresses. Save your scanned and generated codes with unlimited history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate various QR code types
  • Scan from camera or photos
  • Unlimited history storage
  • Favorite codes feature
Features
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QR Code Reader - one of the best, simple and easy QR code - Barcode reader and generator. You can scan QR codes, Barcodes from Camera or Photos. You also can generate many kinds of QR Codes. *** Features *** - Scan all types of QR code and barcodes: contact details, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email, message, calendar event, locations... - Generate most of QR codes: + Contact + Event + Email + SMS + Phone Call + Wifi Address + Location + Website URL + Plain Text - Keep your history or favorite codes with unlimited storage.

Screenshots

Scanner app4 screens
QR Code Scanner™4 screens

Verdict

The call

Scanner app and QR Code Scanner™ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QR Code Scanner™'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Scanner app's. QR Code Scanner™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Scanner app's advantage is ratings volume (173 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Scanner app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR Code Scanner™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Scanner app against 4.4 for QR Code Scanner™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner app has 173 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Scanner app's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Scanner™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner app ships an update every 4 months, QR Code Scanner™ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanner app versus QR Code Scanner™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner appQR Code Scanner™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (173 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman SorochakThang Do

Customer experience

Scanner app

All ratings166 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

QR Code Scanner™

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scanner app

Subscriptions2
  • QR Scanner monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • QR Scanner yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner PRO$0.99
None

QR Code Scanner™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner app free?
Scanner app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner™ free?
QR Code Scanner™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scanner app or QR Code Scanner™?
Scanner app is rated higher. Scanner app averages 4.5 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while QR Code Scanner™ averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Scanner app or QR Code Scanner™ have ads?
Both Scanner app and QR Code Scanner™ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner app or QR Code Scanner™?
Scanner app ships an update every 4 months, and QR Code Scanner™ daily. Most recently, Scanner app was updated on October 22, 2026 and QR Code Scanner™ on October 13, 2026.

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