# · QR Code Reader · vs Tag

The clearest difference is rating: · QR Code Reader · at 4.9 against Tag's 1.0. · QR Code Reader · also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Tag's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. · QR Code Reader · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Tag sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

· QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: · QR Code Reader · has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

· QR Code Reader · ships an update every 2 weeks, Tag every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | · QR Code Reader · | Tag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1497509946/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner/id1552883238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Aquila Holding srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792819795) |

## What reviewers say

### · QR Code Reader ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1497509946)

Easily scan QR codes to reveal information like Wi-Fi passwords, contact details, or calendar events. Save scanned results, create your own QR codes, and access a history of your scans. Offers premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes from camera or photos, Extract information like Wi-Fi passwords and contacts, Save and search scan history, Create custom QR codes, Add scanned data to contacts or calendar, Export created QR codes as images

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Special offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Year value plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-barcode-and-qr-code-scanner/id1552883238)

Easily scan, create, and customize QR codes and barcodes. Generate unique artistic QR codes with AI, personalize them with colors and logos, and create standard barcodes for business or personal use.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Custom QR code creation with colors and logos, Barcode generator for major formats, AI-powered artistic QR code design, Business and personal use applications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader Premium Version | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader Premium Version | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is · QR Code Reader · free?

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

### Is Tag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, · QR Code Reader · or Tag?

· QR Code Reader · is rated higher. · QR Code Reader · averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Tag averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do · QR Code Reader · or Tag have ads?

· QR Code Reader · shows ads; Tag does not.

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

· QR Code Reader · ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tag every 4 months. Most recently, · QR Code Reader · was updated on August 15, 2026 and Tag on September 25, 2026.

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