Comparison

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner vs VPN Corgi

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

Head to head
About

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and various barcode types with a simple interface. Save your scan history, create your own QR codes, and open links directly in your browser. Offers customizable settings and iPad adaptation.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes
  • Scan from gallery image
  • Create QR codes
  • Scan history
  • Simple interface
  • Open links in browser
Features
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Simple and convenient scanner for QR and barcodes with history Basic capabilities: - Scanning QR and bar codes (Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, PDF417, QR, UPC-E) - Scanning codes by image from the gallery - Create your QR code - Scanning history - Simple interface - Scanning settings - Opening links in your browser and search engines (Google) - Sound and vibration when detected - Adapted for iPad Paid features: - Remove of advertising Privacy Policy: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/qr-scanner/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/qr-scanner/termsofuse_ru.html Have you noticed a bug or want to improve the application? Write mynickjasper@yandex.ru.

About

VPN Corgi

This app provides a secure and private internet connection using a global network of VPN servers. It protects your online activity and data, especially on public Wi-Fi, and allows anonymous browsing. Choose a country to connect to a fast and stable server for secure internet access.

Highlights
  • Connect to 100+ free and fast VPN servers
  • Protect online privacy and security
  • Anonymous internet browsing
  • Secure connection on public Wi-Fi
  • Fast content loading
Features
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Welcome to VPN Corgi! Try connecting to over 100 free and fast VPN servers • How does VPN Corgi app work? - Select any country in the list - We will download the most powerful and stable server of the selected country for you and protect your online privacy. • What can I do with VPN Corgi? - Protect your security and privacy and let you browse the internet anonymously - Protect you when using a public Wi-Fi hotspot - Allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet - Fast loading of content Current prices are available in the app. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period and will be provided with the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. • Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vpncorgi/terms • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vpncorgi/privacy-policy Happy surfing!

Screenshots

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner4 screens
VPN Corgi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VPN Corgi at none against QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner's shown. VPN Corgi also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 46%). QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Code & 2D Barcode Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and VPN Corgi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner against 4.5 for VPN Corgi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 638 and 642 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 56% of VPN Corgi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner ships an update every 9 days, VPN Corgi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner versus VPN Corgi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & 2D Barcode ScannerVPN Corgi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (638 ratings)4.5 (642 ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings638642 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr AlekseevCorgiSoft

Customer experience

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner

All ratings638 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative50.0%

VPN Corgi

All ratings642 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative34.4%

Bugs and requests

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VPN Corgi

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • VPN disconnects automatically every 3 minutes
  • App fails to connect after watching advertisements
  • Cannot create or login to account after reinstallation
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Stops working on cellular networks (Beeline reported)
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  • Region selection becomes unavailable
  • Gaming performance severely degraded with lag

Requested features

5 requests
  • Region selection improvement and persistence
  • Stability fixes for long-term usage
  • Better ad implementation that doesn't disconnect VPN
  • Support for mobile network connections
  • Restore removed server locations

In-app purchases

12 purchases

QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly: Premium for QR Code3 variants$1.997 Days
  • Weekly: Premium for QR Code$2.997 Days
  • Weekly: Premium for QR Code$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Yearly: Premium for QR Reader$7.991 Year
  • Weekly: Premium for QR Code3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
  • Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner$19.991 Month
  • Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$129.991 Year
3 purchases

VPN Corgi

Subscriptions3
  • VPN Corgi PRO - 1 week$3.997 Days
  • VPN Corgi PRO - 1 month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • VPN Corgi PRO - 1 year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner free?
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VPN Corgi free?
VPN Corgi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner or VPN Corgi?
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner and VPN Corgi are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 638 and 642 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner or VPN Corgi have ads?
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner shows ads; VPN Corgi does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner or VPN Corgi?
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and VPN Corgi every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner was updated on September 29, 2026 and VPN Corgi on October 2, 2026.

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