Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Generator + vs QR Builder

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner & Generator +

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various purposes. Get product information, compare prices, and connect to Wi-Fi networks instantly. Share your scanned results and manage your history with this versatile tool.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple QR and barcode formats
  • Get product information and price comparisons
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Connect to Wi-Fi networks automatically
  • Share scan results via social media
  • View and export scan history
Features
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QrScan reads all common QR and barcodes for you. The app shows you prices and information about any product you scan and allows you to create your own QR codes. #Scan Multiple Types# You can get six results after scanning, Weblink, text, WiFi, contact, ISBN, and product. If the scanned result is a Website link, you can click the URL to jump to the webpage. If the code just contains text, you will immediately see it. If the QR code is a wifi QR code, this app will automatically connect to wifi hotspot without password. If the scanned result is a product, you can choose search country to get some detail information about the product. And you can also compare prices with online prices to save money #Share to friends# There is no doubt that all results of qr code reader and scanner can be shared with your friends via social networks include WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, WeChat, Line, E-mail, SMS and so on #View scan history# All your scanned result will be included in the scan history and sorted by category. You can delete the scan results. And these scan results can also be exported as a CVS file #Support Multiple Formats# QR reader support to scan multiple formats for QR code and bar code such as: EQS, QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code, EAN8, Code39 and Code128,Google Auth HOW THE APP WORKS To scan a QR code simply open the app, point the camera at the code, and you’re done! There is no need to take a photo or press a button. QrScan will automatically recognize any QR code your camera is pointing at. Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: Weekly Subscription - USD3.49 Monthly Subscription - USD9.99 Quaterly Subscription - USD30.99 Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of each current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://vinsofts.com/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://vinsofts.com/en/terms-of-use/

About

QR Builder

Features
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• A quick simple app that lets you create QR codes and share them for easy distribution. • Includes the ability to read and write NFC tags. (this will require permission to the NFC hardware). • Includes a barcode scanner. (This will require permission to use your camera). • Includes a barcode scanner that uses local AI to interpret them. (This will require permission to use your camera). • Includes the ability to change the foreground and background colours as well as allow you to save colour pairs for easier reuse.  • Long press on a saved colour pair to show the option to remove the saved colour pair. • Any data saved in the app is stored only on-device and never sent off device automatically. Any data sharing is instigated by the user via the system share sheet so you are fully in control of your information.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner & Generator +4 screens
QR Builder2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Builder at none against QR Code Scanner & Generator +'s 4. QR Builder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). QR Code Scanner & Generator +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price 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. QR Code Scanner & Generator + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. QR Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner & Generator + ships an update every 2 months, QR Builder every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Scanner & Generator + versus QR Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Generator +QR Builder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDO HONG CHIENSoftware101

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Generator +

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$3.497 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Quaterly3 Days trial$30.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime PRO$29.99
None

QR Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Generator + free?
QR Code Scanner & Generator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Builder free?
QR Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner & Generator + or QR Builder have ads?
QR Code Scanner & Generator + shows ads; QR Builder does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner & Generator + or QR Builder?
QR Code Scanner & Generator + ships an update every 2 months, and QR Builder every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Scanner & Generator + was updated on July 23, 2026 and QR Builder on September 8, 2026.

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