Comparison

QRpocket vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head

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Free

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About

QRpocket

Features

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QR code reader storage and display Don't you have a time, you want to show your web pages or other URLs. QR code is easy way to share URLs between smart phones. But keep QR codes in file system, etc. QR pocket is easy way to save your URLs. And read and show QR code easily. App can open web page with safari. QR code list is organized by groups. And store/load on memory list to/from file. Saved file is accessable file share from Mac/PC. And QR code list files are transfered by file share. Versions 1.0 First release 1.1.0 Fix problem, can't open web site.

About

QR Code Scanner

This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. It features autofocus, a scan history, and the ability to read codes from photos or in low light conditions.

Highlights

Reads QR codes/barcodes in 0.1 seconds
Autofocus function
Automatic scan history saving
Reads from photo albums
Reads in dark places

Features

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Official Japanese-made QR code reader Accurately reads QR codes/barcodes in just 0.1 seconds. Anyone can use it automatically and easily by simply holding up the iPhone camera. ＜Main features＞ - Autofocus function works even with camera shake - Automatically saves scan history - Can read from photo albums - Can read in dark places

Screenshots

QRpocket3 screens

QR Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QRpocket at none against QR Code Scanner's shown. QRpocket also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). QR Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 47 months). On price, 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

QRpocket ships an update every 47 months, QR Code Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

QRpocket versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QRpocket	QR Code Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 47 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	37 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Takashi Sato	mirai sato

In-app purchases

None

QRpocket

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRpocket free?

QRpocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is QR Code Scanner free?

QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do QRpocket or QR Code Scanner have ads?

QR Code Scanner shows ads; QRpocket does not.

Which is updated more often, QRpocket or QR Code Scanner?

QRpocket ships an update every 47 months, and QR Code Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, QRpocket was updated on September 18, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on June 11, 2026.