QR Scanner vs QR Code Scanner™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to retrieve URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, and access product information. Share scanned content, save codes for later, and customize your scanning experience with various themes and settings.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Retrieve URLs and Wi-Fi credentials
- Scan product codes (UPC, ISBN)
- Save scanned codes
- Share scanned content
- Customizable themes and settings
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly — private, no account needed. QR Scanner turns your camera into the fastest way to open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and read product barcodes. Point, done — everything is processed on your device. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes and all major barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) • URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone, SMS, events, locations • Scan from camera or from a photo in your library BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Batch mode — keep scanning, no stops between codes • Auto-zoom and torch for far-away or dim codes • History with tags and filters — find any past scan in seconds • Decide what happens when you open a link: in-app or your browser SAFE BY DESIGN • Suspicious links are shown before they open — you choose • No account, no tracking: scans stay on your device • Works fully offline
QR Code Scanner™
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. Generate various types of QR codes, including contact information, website URLs, and Wi-Fi addresses. Save your scanned and generated codes with unlimited history.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate various QR code types
- Scan from camera or photos
- Unlimited history storage
- Favorite codes feature
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QR Code Reader - one of the best, simple and easy QR code - Barcode reader and generator. You can scan QR codes, Barcodes from Camera or Photos. You also can generate many kinds of QR Codes. *** Features *** - Scan all types of QR code and barcodes: contact details, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email, message, calendar event, locations... - Generate most of QR codes: + Contact + Event + Email + SMS + Phone Call + Wifi Address + Location + Website URL + Plain Text - Keep your history or favorite codes with unlimited storage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Scanner™ at daily against QR Scanner's every 4 weeks. QR Code Scanner™ also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). QR Scanner's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively.
QR Scanner ships an update every 4 weeks, QR Code Scanner™ daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | QR Scanner | QR Code Scanner™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuan Nguyen Van | Thang Do |
Customer experience
QR Scanner
QR Code Scanner™
In-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
QR Code Scanner™
No in-app purchases
Questions
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