QR Genius vs Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Genius
Easily scan and create QR codes with this intuitive utility. Access your scan history and share personalized codes seamlessly. Designed for a swift and accurate experience.
- Fast and accurate QR code scanning
- Easy QR code creation
- Personalized code sharing
- Intuitive user interface
- Scan history access
- Seamless code sharing
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QR Genius: Best QR Code Scanner & Creator Unlock the power of QR codes with QR Genius, the ultimate mobile QR code scanner and creator for iPhone. Scan with Precision Effortlessly scan QR codes of any format using your device's camera. QR Genius ensures swift and accurate information retrieval for an unparalleled scanning experience. Create & Share Codes Unleash your creativity by crafting personalized QR codes. Share them with friends, allowing you to seamlessly exchange information in a unique and efficient way. User-Friendly Interface QR Genius boasts an intuitive design, making navigation a breeze. Its user-friendly interface ensures a smooth and enjoyable scanning and code creation process. Scan History at Your Fingertips Access your scan history and view previously created codes whenever you need them. QR Genius keeps track of your activity, providing a convenient reference for your past scans and creations. Key Features: Fast and accurate QR code scanning Easy QR code creation for personalized sharing Intuitive and user-friendly interface Scan history for quick access to past scans Share your created codes seamlessly Download QR Genius now and elevate your QR code experience!
Scan
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos with this fast, secure, and privacy-focused utility. It supports numerous formats, offers rich link previews, and works offline with no ads or tracking.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Scan from images
- Offline functionality
- No ads or tracking
- Supports multiple barcode formats
- Scan history
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Completely free and No Ads, Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with this fast, secure, and privacy-focused scanner app. QR Scanner is a powerful yet simple tool that lets you scan any QR code or barcode with your camera or from images in your photo library. With its clean interface and advanced features, it's the only scanner app you'll ever need. KEY FEATURES: • Instant scanning of QR codes and all popular barcode formats • Drag and drop images for scanning • Multi-camera support with all available lenses • Flashlight control for low-light scanning • Automatic detection of URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, and more • Rich link previews for web links • Comprehensive history of all your scans • Share QR codes and scan results easily • Dark mode support PRIVACY FOCUSED: • Works completely offline - no internet connection required for scanning • No ads or tracking • No data collection or sharing • No account required SUPPORTED FORMATS: • QR Code • EAN-8 & EAN-13 • UPC-A & UPC-E • Code 39 & Code 93 • Code 128 • PDF417 • Aztec • Data Matrix • ITF-14 • And more! Download Scan today and experience the fastest, most private way to scan codes on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan at every 2 months against QR Genius's every 16 months. QR Genius's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Genius against 5.0 for Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
QR Genius ships an update every 16 months, Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Genius | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anil Karagoz | Om Shejul |
Customer experience
QR Genius
Scan
In-app purchases
QR Genius
No in-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases
