Comparison

General5 QR Reader & Creator vs QR Code Reader & Scan History

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

Head to head
About

General5 QR Reader & Creator

Features
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Scan a printed QR code with the camera, or choose a photo or screenshot that contains one. Copy the result, open a link, or share what you’ve scanned. Create a QR code Enter text or a URL to create a QR code on your device. Show it on screen for someone to scan or share it as a PNG image. You can also turn a scan result back into a QR code. Find a past scan Turn on scan history to keep up to 100 results on this device. Search the history to reopen a result, delete a single entry, or clear the list. History is off by default.

About

QR Code Reader & Scan History

Features
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The fastest way to scan a QR code — and find it again later. Open the app and the camera is already scanning. No buttons, no menus, no waiting. Point it at a QR code and the link or text appears instantly. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THIS SCANNER • Instant scanning — the camera starts the moment you open the app • Scan from photos & screenshots — read QR codes saved in your Photos • Scan QR codes on your screen — use "Read QR" from the share menu in Safari, Photos or any app, without switching apps • History with notes — every scan is saved automatically, so you never lose a link • One tap from Control Center — launch the scanner from anywhere SCAN ANYTHING Restaurant menus, event tickets, coupons, Wi-Fi cards, flyers, business cards, product labels, payment links and more. Works in the dark with the built-in flashlight. USE RESULTS RIGHT AWAY • Open links in Safari or your browser • Copy text with one tap • Share to any app via the share sheet NEVER LOSE A QR CODE AGAIN Scanned codes are saved to your history. Add a note like "conference Wi-Fi" or "coupon from the café", then find it later with keyword search. Delete items one by one or clear everything at once. SIMPLE & LIGHTWEIGHT One job, done well. No sign-up, no account — just open and scan. *QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

General5 QR Reader & Creator3 screens
QR Code Reader & Scan History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader & Scan History at every 2 weeks against General5 QR Reader & Creator's every 43 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

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

General5 QR Reader & Creator ships an update every 43 months, QR Code Reader & Scan History every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
General5 QR Reader & Creator versus QR Code Reader & Scan History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeneral5 QR Reader & CreatorQR Code Reader & Scan History
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShogo YoshidaASAYA, LLC

In-app purchases

None

General5 QR Reader & Creator

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader & Scan History

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is General5 QR Reader & Creator free?
General5 QR Reader & Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Scan History free?
QR Code Reader & Scan History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do General5 QR Reader & Creator or QR Code Reader & Scan History have ads?
Both General5 QR Reader & Creator and QR Code Reader & Scan History show ads.
Which is updated more often, General5 QR Reader & Creator or QR Code Reader & Scan History?
General5 QR Reader & Creator ships an update every 43 months, and QR Code Reader & Scan History every 2 weeks. Most recently, General5 QR Reader & Creator was updated on November 7, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Scan History on October 26, 2026.

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