Comparison

Front QR vs Scan QR Code

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

Head to head
About

Front QR

This utility app allows you to scan QR codes using your phone's front camera, ideal for situations where the rear camera is not functioning. It also enables the creation of custom QR codes with logos and specific colors, supporting various code types.

Highlights
  • Front camera QR code scanning
  • QR code creation with custom logos
  • Customizable QR code colors
  • Barcode and 2D code detection
  • Useful for faulty rear cameras
Features
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Detect QR codes automatically with your selfie camera, and create QR codes with logos and custom colors. Includes support for detecting barcodes and 2D codes. Beneficial if your phone has a faulty rear camera and you need to check-in to a venue or access any information a QR code may provide, with the extra utility of being able to make QR codes.

About

Scan QR Code

Easily scan QR codes from your camera, photos, files, or iCloud. Save your scan history and perform actions like opening links or adding contacts directly from scanned codes. This user-friendly tool offers quick and reliable QR code decoding.

Highlights
  • Scan from camera, photos, files, or iCloud
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Direct actions on scanned codes
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick and reliable scanning
Features
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QR Code Scanner is your ultimate solution for scanning QR codes quickly and efficiently. Whether you're using your camera, photos, files, or even iCloud, scanning has never been easier. With our user-friendly interface, you can effortlessly decode QR codes of all types, from URLs and contact info to product information and more. Save and manage your scanning history with ease, allowing you to revisit previously scanned codes whenever you need. QR Code Scanner provides a variety of actions for each QR code, so you can open links, share information, add contacts directly, and more—all with a simple tap. Key Features: Scan QR codes using your camera, photos, files, or iCloud Save and manage your scanning history for easy access Perform various actions directly from scanned codes Quick, reliable, and easy-to-use interface Download QR Code Scanner today and make QR code scanning simpler than ever! QR Code Scanner app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, QR Code Scanner does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Front QR4 screens
Scan QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Front QR at none against Scan QR Code's 4. Front QR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Scan QR Code's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Scan QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Front QR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Front QR against 5.0 for Scan QR Code. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Front QR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan QR Code's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Front QR versus Scan QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFront QRScan QR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher TaylorAndy Sutanto

Customer experience

Front QR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Scan QR Code

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Front QR

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Scan QR Code

Subscriptions2
  • Scan QR Code Pro - 1W$1.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Offering$19.99
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Front QR free?
Front QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan QR Code free?
Scan QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Front QR or Scan QR Code?
Front QR and Scan QR Code are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Front QR or Scan QR Code have ads?
Scan QR Code shows ads; Front QR does not.

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