# Record Phone Calls vs QR Code

The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Code at free with in-app purchases against Record Phone Calls's subscription. QR Code also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Record Phone Calls's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 18%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Phone Calls sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and QR Code sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Record Phone Calls against 4.2 for QR Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 321 and 190 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Record Phone Calls's written reviews are positive against 18% of QR Code's.

Record Phone Calls ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record Phone Calls | QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-phone-calls-eztape/id1512476140/reviews)** | [4.2 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1612290431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **40.6% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 88 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trivia Tribe LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276051600) | [ECOM DIGITAL 43 SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612290433) |

## What reviewers say

### Record Phone Calls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-phone-calls-eztape/id1512476140)

Effortlessly record all your phone conversations with a few simple taps. This app offers unlimited call recordings, easy management, and sharing options. It's ideal for business users who need to capture important details from calls.

**Highlights:** Unlimited call recordings, Record incoming and outgoing calls, Crop and share audio snippets, Transcription in 100+ languages, Cloud support for recordings, No ads

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro with Unlimited Recordings | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Smooth operation
- 👍 Good call recording quality
- 👍 Helpful tutorial
- 👍 Genuine app that delivers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Not working as expected
- 👎 Wasted time and money
- 👎 Scam, app doesn't work
- 👎 Terrible service
- 👎 App announces recording out loud

**Reported bugs**

- Merge button disabled
- Call recording not happening
- Unable to see recordings
- App announces recording out loud
- Service number disconnects

**Requested features**

- Automatic call recording feature
- Trial period before charging
- Refund for non-working app
- Clearer instructions for incoming calls
- Option to record incoming calls directly


### QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1612290431)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app allows you to scan documents and QR codes using your phone's camera. You can edit scanned documents, share them via email or messaging, and even send faxes directly from your device. It also offers instant QR code scanning and document organization.

**Highlights:** Scan documents with camera, Edit scanned documents, Share documents via email/messaging, Send faxes from phone, Instant QR code scanning, Organize scanned documents

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record Phone Calls free?

Record Phone Calls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Record Phone Calls or QR Code?

Record Phone Calls is rated higher. Record Phone Calls averages 4.3 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while QR Code averages 4.2 from 190 ratings.

### Do Record Phone Calls or QR Code have ads?

Neither Record Phone Calls nor QR Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Record Phone Calls or QR Code?

Record Phone Calls ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code every 19 months. Most recently, Record Phone Calls was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code on September 21, 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.*