Comparison

QR Scanner' vs Simple QR Kit

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner'

This application allows you to quickly scan and generate QR codes. It automatically saves your scan history and supports a wide variety of code types. You can also create and share your own QR codes with ease.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes quickly
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • View scan history
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Automatically copy URLs
  • Share generated codes
Features
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Simple & Powerful QR Code Scanner & Generator app to read QR Codes and generate QR Codes QR Scanner is a fast QR Code Reader app that lets you read QR Codes within seconds. When you scan QR Codes to get texts or URLs or anything else, these details are saved in your history automatically. You can later browse through your QR Code Scan History. Turn your phone into a QR Code Reader and QR Code Generator. It is extremely easy to scan QR codes using this unique and amazing all-in-one QR Code Reader app. HOW TO USE QR CODE READER APP? • Just Open the Scan option top of the screen • Simply point to the QR you want to scan • The app will automatically detect and scan it • The QR code will be automatically saved on the history page Select QR maker feature. Choose your desired option to make QR Code. We have given multiple different options. Save or share it. That's it! APP FEATURES • Simple & Easy to use QR Code Scanner • Scan QR Code in seconds • All-in-one scanner with different QR Codes supported • Create & Generate your own QR Codes • Share generated QR Codes easily • View your past QR Code Scans from History • Automatically copy URLs to your clipboard for easy use SUPPORTED CODES This QR Code Scanner app supports the below codes - • QR • Aztec • Code128 • Code39 • Code39Mod43 • Data Matrix • EAN13 • EAN8 • Upce • PDF417 It’s free to use this QR Code Scanner app and you will absolutely love using it for all your scanning needs. Download the app now to experience it yourself. WE LOVE FEEDBACK Do you have improvements? Bugs? Or do you just want to share other thoughts? Please let us know in a review. Terms of Use: https://www.devnex.nl/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.devnex.nl/privacy

About

Simple QR Kit

Features
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Simple QR Kit is a clean, honest QR code scanner and generator — built for people tired of apps that block the camera with ads or trap you in a subscription just to scan a code. SCAN Point your camera at any QR code to instantly open links, connect to Wi-Fi, or save a contact. We never show ads over the scanner — the camera view stays completely clear, every time. Built-in warnings flag shortened or unusual links before you open them, so you always know what you're about to visit. CREATE • Text & URL QR codes — share any link or message • Wi-Fi QR codes — let guests join your network instantly, no typing required • Business card (vCard) QR codes — share your contact details, importable straight from your Contacts Every code you create can be saved, shared, or saved directly to Photos. HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can find it again later — no account, no sign-in required. HONEST BY DESIGN • No subscriptions, no paywalls, no "free trial" tricks • No ads over the camera — ever • A small banner ad appears only on History, Generate, and Settings • All your data stays on your device Simple QR Kit does one thing well: scanning and creating QR codes, without the clutter.

Screenshots

QR Scanner'3 screens
Simple QR Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple QR Kit at none against QR Scanner''s 8. Simple QR Kit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Scanner' sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Simple QR Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner' ships an update every 2 months, Simple QR Kit every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Scanner' versus Simple QR Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Scanner'Simple QR Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (548 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings548 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDevnexfumiya ogawa

In-app purchases

7 purchases

QR Scanner'

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly subscription (Trial)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Half-Yearly Subscription$18.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
None

Simple QR Kit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner' free?
QR Scanner' is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple QR Kit free?
Simple QR Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Scanner' or Simple QR Kit have ads?
Both QR Scanner' and Simple QR Kit show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner' or Simple QR Kit?
QR Scanner' ships an update every 2 months, and Simple QR Kit every 3 days. Most recently, QR Scanner' was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple QR Kit on October 24, 2026.

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