QR reader vs RusGuard Key
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR reader
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QR reader is fast and reliable QR and barcode scanner app that can copy the read code to the clipboard as plain text so it can be pasted anywhere else or to open the code in internet browser. If the scanned QR code is a web address it will be opened in browser directly - if not or it is other barcode type it will be opened in search. QR reader features: - Copy code to clipboard - Open code in browser - supports: QR, EAN13, EAN8, UPCA, UPCE, Code39, Code128, Interleaved 2 of 5 - no ads The app is made using Scangine SDK for scanning QR and barcodes. The app is limited to 5 Copy / Paste operations per day and that limit can be removed with one time in-app purchase.
RusGuard Key
This app transforms your smartphone into an access card for RusGuard security systems. Simply tap your NFC-enabled phone to a reader for entry, even with the screen off. View and copy your unique access key directly from the app.
- NFC access card functionality
- Use phone as an access key
- View and copy access key ID
- Works with screen off
- Compatible with specific RusGuard readers
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RusGuard Key позволяет использовать ваш iPhone вместо обычного пластикового пропуска. Для активации пропуска достаточно просто разблокировать смартфон. Поддерживается передача данных посредством Bluetooth, а также работа с динамическими шифрованными QR-кодами. Приложение является частью экосистемы RusGuard: для его работы требуется установка на объекте СКУД RusGuard, а также использование совместимых считывателей RusGuard: R15-Multi, R25-Multi v.1-v.2, RM25-Multi, а также R10-MF (QR) (в зависимости от используемого типа передачи данных). Подробная информация о возможностях и настройке RusGuard Key: https://www.rgsec.ru/helpPg/ios___rukovodstvo_polzovatelya.htm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RusGuard Key at Free against QR reader's $0.99. RusGuard Key also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR reader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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RusGuard Key is free to download; QR reader costs $0.99 up front. QR reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RusGuard Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR reader ships an update every 38 months, RusGuard Key every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR reader | RusGuard Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | Dmitrii Sidorochkin |
In-app purchases
QR reader
- QR reader - unlock$1.99
RusGuard Key
No in-app purchases
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