Comparison

QREvents vs QR Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QREvents

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As an organizer of event you prepare data for activity with QR codes as checkpoints. It may be orienteering event, quiz or similar activity. Users record their presence and decisions at checkpoints or answer questions using QREvented app as client. GPS coordinates also may be used as virtual checkpoints. QREvents and QREvented itself exchange information by QR codes. QREvents gives some preliminary results of event. Now you can use public QR code on orienteering polygons. Controls with BLE beacons and NFC tags also may be used.

About

QR Scanner

This utility app quickly scans and generates QR codes with various customization options. It offers smart actions for scanned content, a comprehensive history, and multiple scanning modes for different needs. Privacy is a top priority, with all data kept on the device.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • QR code generation with customization
  • Smart actions for scanned content
  • Full scan history with notes and favorites
  • Three scanning modes (Auto, Manual, Batch)
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
Features
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The fastest, most complete QR code scanner on the App Store — and it's completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no limits. INSTANT SCANNING Powered by AVFoundation, QR Scanner locks onto codes in milliseconds. Continuous auto-focus, hardware-accelerated zoom, and a real-time viewfinder make scanning effortless — even in low light with the built-in torch. QR CODE GENERATOR Create your own QR codes in seconds. Generate codes for: Websites and URLs Wi-Fi networks (shareable with one tap) Email with subject and body pre-filled Phone numbers Contact cards (vCard) Any text Customise the colour, background, and error correction level. Save to your photo library or share instantly. Every code you generate is saved to a history so you can reshare anytime. SMART ACTIONS QR Scanner understands what it scans. Tap a result to: Open URLs directly in Safari Call or message phone numbers Compose emails Join Wi-Fi networks automatically Save contacts to your address book FULL SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved and searchable. Add personal notes, mark favourites, sort by date or type, and filter to find exactly what you need. URLs even show the page title instead of the raw link. THREE SCAN MODES Choose how you want to scan: Auto — codes are captured instantly the moment they're detected (default) Manual — the camera detects the code, then waits for you to tap a Scan button before saving. Perfect for reviewing codes before committing Batch — rapid continuous scanning with no interruptions and a live counter. Built for events, inventory, and anywhere you need to scan many codes fast PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your device. No account required, no data collected, no analytics, no tracking. Your scan history is yours alone. DETAILS: Pinch-to-zoom and smooth hardware-accelerated zoom slider Per-type haptic feedback — different feel for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts and more Optional scan sound Auto-copy scanned content to clipboard Avoid duplicate entries — each code saved only once Full Dynamic Type support for accessibility Spotlight search — find scans from the iOS home screen Configurable scan cooldown Supports QR Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, DataMatrix, UPC-E, and ITF-14.

Screenshots

QREvents4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Scanner at every 2 weeks against QREvents's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QREvents ships an update every 6 months, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QREvents versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQREventsQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAivars ZoglaErik Auranaune

In-app purchases

None

QREvents

No in-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QREvents free?
QREvents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QREvents or QR Scanner have ads?
Neither QREvents nor QR Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QREvents or QR Scanner?
QREvents ships an update every 6 months, and QR Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, QREvents was updated on September 21, 2026 and QR Scanner on September 8, 2026.

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