# Qr vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Qr at free with in-app purchases against QR Code Reader's subscription. Qr also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 124) and review sentiment (36% vs 24%). QR Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Qr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qr has 3.6K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Qr's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Qr ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qr | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-and-creator-app/id1493503204/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 74 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLUE CODE APPS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660741818) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## What reviewers say

### Qr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-and-creator-app/id1493503204)

Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes to access product information, store prices, and online details. Organize your scans into folders, utilize batch scanning, and share unlimited codes in various formats. Protect your app with a secure password.

**Highlights:** Scan product and online store info, Organize scans by category, Create unlimited QR codes, Batch scanning function, App lock for security, Support multiple barcode formats

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Makes life easier
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 👍 Quick and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app, used to be free
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Charges hidden, not upfront
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🐛 Scanning issues

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- Crashes
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Free version or ad-supported option
- One-time purchase instead of subscription


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539)

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

**Highlights:** Scan all QR code types, Generate custom QR codes, Integrate codes into Apple Wallet, Add codes to Widgets, Scan from images, Scan history and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader | Free | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qr free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Qr or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. Qr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Qr or QR Code Reader have ads?

Qr shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Qr or QR Code Reader?

Qr ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Qr was updated on September 26, 2026 and QR Code Reader on August 22, 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.*