# Scan QR Code Fast vs SMSGuard

The clearest difference is price: SMSGuard at Free against Scan QR Code Fast's $1.99. Scan QR Code Fast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SMSGuard is free to download; Scan QR Code Fast costs $1.99 up front. Scan QR Code Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SMSGuard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMSGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code Fast has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan QR Code Fast ships an update every 3 days, SMSGuard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code Fast | SMSGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-fast/id1519596298/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsguard-spam-blocker/id1531181789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmito (Pvt) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519136935) | [富海 肖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529732494) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-fast/id1519596298)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with automatic detection and decoding. Access relevant options based on code type, from URLs to product information. Save scan history and use it for coupons to get discounts.

**Highlights:** Automatic QR and barcode detection, Reads all QR/barcode types, Provides relevant action options, Scans coupon codes for discounts, Saves scan history, Ad-free experience with subscription

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### SMSGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smsguard-spam-blocker/id1531181789)

This app intelligently filters incoming SMS messages, automatically categorizing them into folders like Normal, Junk, Promotion, and Transaction. It offers custom rules for blocking numbers and matching keywords, with an optional premium cloud service for enhanced spam detection. Designed for privacy, it respects your contacts and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Smart auto-classification of messages, Customizable blacklists and whitelists, Advanced keyword and Regex matching, Optional cloud-based spam filtering, Privacy-focused message handling, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMSGuard Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SMSGuard Pro Annual | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code Fast free?

Scan QR Code Fast costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SMSGuard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code Fast or SMSGuard?

SMSGuard is rated higher. Scan QR Code Fast averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SMSGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code Fast or SMSGuard have ads?

Neither Scan QR Code Fast nor SMSGuard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code Fast or SMSGuard?

Scan QR Code Fast ships an update every 3 days, and SMSGuard monthly. Most recently, Scan QR Code Fast was updated on October 22, 2026 and SMSGuard on October 11, 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.*