Comparison

QR Scanner · vs ScanFirst

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner ·

Quickly scan and generate QR codes with various customization options. Access a history of scanned codes and utilize an integrated flashlight for better scanning. Create unlimited QR codes for sharing and exporting.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Generate unlimited QR codes
  • Customize QR code colors
  • Share and export QR codes
  • Scanned QR code history
  • Inbuilt flashlight support
  • Scan from saved photos
Features
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Scan QR code anytime with your phone. Get this best and fastest app to scan any QR codes and to generate QR Codes. QR Code Creator - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Share & export QR codes - Customize Color of QR Code - Perform QR action by one click QR Scan features - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed Information - Scanned QR Code history - Inbuilt flashlight support - Scan from saved photo Subscription Terms. Length of Subscription: 1 Year Price: Free for 3 days, then $39.99/Year after free trial. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of your chosen package. - You can manage your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQ2ciWnT32z2n0naSL49h3Pn4EGXbwFXj7T-UBUC3M2s4lOYsox9tPBt-NhVR2DEQ/pub Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRuh_EfrEIoN1oZddIgcpHzB-pPgUkHpahxv9f0CuGmA61vcO-qmyZI0P-yJZrKNA/pub

About

ScanFirst

Features
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Every QR scanner opens the code. ScanFirst explains it first. Fake parking-meter stickers. "Scan to receive money" payment scams. Shortened links hiding phishing pages. QR fraud is exploding worldwide — and the scanner built into your camera opens everything instantly. ScanFirst is a safety buffer between the QR code and your phone. Nothing opens without your approval. WHAT THIS CODE DOES — IN PLAIN ENGLISH Every scan gets a one-paragraph explanation anyone can understand: "This asks you to pay ₹500 to X", "This joins the Wi-Fi network Y", "This link really leads to Z." SCAM CHECKS ON EVERY SCAN • Reveals the true destination behind shortened links (bit.ly, t.co…) without opening the page • Flags lookalike domains, brand impersonation, hidden credentials, raw-IP servers • Matches every link against live phishing and malware databases, updated automatically • Blocks code-executing link types outright • Warns on premium SMS, rogue Wi-Fi, crypto address swaps, and 2FA hijack codes PAYMENT QR PROTECTION (India, Brazil, SE Asia & more) Reads UPI, Pix, DuitNow, QRIS, VietQR, QR Ph, PromptPay, PayNow and other national payment QRs. Shows the payee, amount, and whether it's a registered merchant — and reminds you: receiving money never requires scanning a QR or entering your PIN. Verified payments hand off to YOUR payment app (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, CRED…) where you approve as usual. ScanFirst never touches the money. PRODUCT BARCODES TOO Scan any grocery barcode for instant product info: brand, Nutri-Score, processing level, allergens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No ads. No analytics. No scan history sent anywhere. Camera images never leave your device. Scan safely first.

Screenshots

QR Scanner ·3 screens
ScanFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanFirst at none against QR Scanner ·'s 3. ScanFirst also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Scanner · sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ScanFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner · ships an update every 2 months, ScanFirst every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Scanner · versus ScanFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Scanner ·ScanFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuljibhai VaishnavAbhijeet Verma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Scanner ·

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • QR Scanner3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

ScanFirst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner · free?
QR Scanner · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanFirst free?
ScanFirst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Scanner · or ScanFirst have ads?
Neither QR Scanner · nor ScanFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner · or ScanFirst?
QR Scanner · ships an update every 2 months, and ScanFirst every 11 days. Most recently, QR Scanner · was updated on November 3, 2026 and ScanFirst on October 31, 2026.

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