Comparison

MSM vs QR Reader for mobile

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

Head to head
About

MSM

This utility app allows users to scan QR codes to access web links and receive daily categorized news updates. It also provides information on QR codes supported by the application.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Web link access
  • Daily news updates
  • Categorized news
  • QR code support information
Features
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Cộng đồng có thể dùng ứng dụng để quét các mã QR chứa link trên thị trường để truy cập các link web. Và có thể nhận các tin tức mới hàng ngày, các tin tức được phân loại. Nhận thêm các tin tức về các mã QR mà Ứng dụng có thể được hỗ trợ.

About

QR Reader for mobile

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Supports 25 scanning formats
  • Share codes via email and social media
  • PIN Lock security
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The most easy and fast QR Reader! Our app could help you read QR code and Barcode information easily and fastly! Come on to download for FREE! FEATURES: - Scan or create QR codes from your phone - Scan barcodes to browse product and coupons - 25 scanning format supported - Create your own QR codes and Barcode - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. - PIN Lock supported - Siri Shortcuts: Scan fastly with Siri Shortcuts Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy.html Support Information: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/support-information.html

Screenshots

MSM4 screens
QR Reader for mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSM at none against QR Reader for mobile's 3. QR Reader for mobile's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. QR Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MSM versus QR Reader for mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSMQR Reader for mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACH KHOA HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITEDBL Ltd

Customer experience

MSM

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

QR Reader for mobile

All ratings9,803 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative26.5%

Bugs and requests

MSM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Reader for mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version option
  • Improved cancellation process
  • More product information

In-app purchases

None

MSM

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Reader for mobile

Subscriptions3
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • QR Reader Pro for iPhone3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MSM free?
MSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MSM or QR Reader for mobile have ads?
Neither MSM nor QR Reader for mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSM or QR Reader for mobile?
MSM ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, MSM was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR Reader for mobile on November 4, 2026.

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