Prism QR vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prism QR
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Meet Prism QR — a beautifully designed QR scanner and creator built for speed, flexibility, and everyday use. Scan QR codes instantly using your camera, or import an existing code from Photos. Prism QR automatically understands different types of content and helps you take the right next action. BATCH SCANNING Need to scan more than one code? Batch Scan lets you capture multiple QR codes continuously without interruptions. Review everything together, remove unwanted items, and save the entire batch to your Library in one step. CREATE MORE THAN SIMPLE LINKS Generate QR codes for: • Websites • Wi-Fi networks • Text and messages • Email addresses • Phone calls • Contacts • Calendar events • Map locations • FaceTime • App Store links DESIGN YOUR PERFECT QR CODE Use QR Studio to create codes that match your style: • Custom colors and gradients • Square, rounded, or dot patterns • Multiple frame styles • Custom captions • Logo support • Transparent backgrounds • High-resolution exports Prism QR checks your finished design for scannability, helping you create codes that look great and work reliably. SMART SCAN RESULTS Prism QR recognizes websites, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, locations, calendar events, phone numbers, and more. Relevant actions are presented automatically, making scanned content quicker and easier to use. SAFER LINK INSIGHTS Before opening a scanned link, Prism QR can highlight potentially suspicious characteristics. These insights help you make a more informed decision about unfamiliar QR codes. YOUR QR LIBRARY Keep scanned and created codes organized in one place. Quickly revisit previous results, search your collection, share content, or remove items you no longer need. Whether you are scanning a restaurant menu, sharing Wi-Fi, creating an event invitation, preparing product labels, or managing multiple codes at work, Prism QR makes the entire process simple and enjoyable. Scan instantly. Create beautifully. Keep everything organized. Download Prism QR and discover a smarter way to work with QR codes.
QR Scanner
This utility app quickly scans and generates QR codes with various customization options. It offers smart actions for scanned content, a comprehensive history, and multiple scanning modes for different needs. Privacy is a top priority, with all data kept on the device.
- Instant QR code scanning
- QR code generation with customization
- Smart actions for scanned content
- Full scan history with notes and favorites
- Three scanning modes (Auto, Manual, Batch)
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Supports multiple barcode formats
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The fastest, most complete QR code scanner on the App Store — and it's completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no limits. INSTANT SCANNING Powered by AVFoundation, QR Scanner locks onto codes in milliseconds. Continuous auto-focus, hardware-accelerated zoom, and a real-time viewfinder make scanning effortless — even in low light with the built-in torch. QR CODE GENERATOR Create your own QR codes in seconds. Generate codes for: Websites and URLs Wi-Fi networks (shareable with one tap) Email with subject and body pre-filled Phone numbers Contact cards (vCard) Any text Customise the colour, background, and error correction level. Save to your photo library or share instantly. Every code you generate is saved to a history so you can reshare anytime. SMART ACTIONS QR Scanner understands what it scans. Tap a result to: Open URLs directly in Safari Call or message phone numbers Compose emails Join Wi-Fi networks automatically Save contacts to your address book FULL SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved and searchable. Add personal notes, mark favourites, sort by date or type, and filter to find exactly what you need. URLs even show the page title instead of the raw link. THREE SCAN MODES Choose how you want to scan: Auto — codes are captured instantly the moment they're detected (default) Manual — the camera detects the code, then waits for you to tap a Scan button before saving. Perfect for reviewing codes before committing Batch — rapid continuous scanning with no interruptions and a live counter. Built for events, inventory, and anywhere you need to scan many codes fast PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your device. No account required, no data collected, no analytics, no tracking. Your scan history is yours alone. DETAILS: Pinch-to-zoom and smooth hardware-accelerated zoom slider Per-type haptic feedback — different feel for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts and more Optional scan sound Auto-copy scanned content to clipboard Avoid duplicate entries — each code saved only once Full Dynamic Type support for accessibility Spotlight search — find scans from the iOS home screen Configurable scan cooldown Supports QR Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, DataMatrix, UPC-E, and ITF-14.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Scanner at every 2 weeks against Prism QR's every 5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Prism QR ships an update every 5 months, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prism QR | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arda İlgili | Erik Auranaune |
In-app purchases
Prism QR
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases









