QR Barcode Text Scanner vs Fraidy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Barcode Text Scanner
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QR Barcode Text Scanner is a clean and easy to use OCR/QR Code scanner. It helps you to manage all your scan results easily. The Text recognition feature is only available for iOS 13 and above.
Fraidy
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Why you need it - Stop food going bad: proactive reminders before produce, frozen food, and condiments expire - Peace of mind with medications: see at a glance when OTC medicines and supplements have expired, for safer use - No wasted skincare: log opening dates and shelf life to make the most of each product - No more double-buying: sync your shopping list to avoid buying twice — or forgetting to use what you have - Offline, on-device AI image recognition: snap a photo to auto-fill the item name and expiration date
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fraidy at every 2 weeks against QR Barcode Text Scanner'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Barcode Text Scanner ships an update every 6 months, Fraidy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Barcode Text Scanner | Fraidy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qian Kun zhu | Heng Li |
In-app purchases
QR Barcode Text Scanner
No in-app purchases
Fraidy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Barcode Text Scanner free?
Is Fraidy free?
Do QR Barcode Text Scanner or Fraidy have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Barcode Text Scanner or Fraidy?
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