Comparison

QRode vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

QRode

Quickly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, share codes, and generate your own. Offers unlimited scans and generation features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan all kinds of QR codes
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Save scans in History
  • Share codes via social media
  • Generate your own QR code
  • Display QR codes and barcodes
Features
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Meet QRode Scanner app! We developed one of the fastest QR Scanners through the AppStore. QRode helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. Features: - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Share codes via social media - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen - Generate your own QR code ...and many others! Subscription Details: - You can subscribe for upgraded version with unlimited scans, generating your own scans and many other features. - Subscription options are: weekly, monthly, annually (with trials) - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links for your Terms of Services and Privacy Policy: https://quten-app.com/terms_scan.html https://quten-app.com/privacy_scan.html

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes containing URLs, contact details, emails, and more. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes quickly and efficiently. Share scanned information via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Share scanned data
  • Automatic detection
Features
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This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. Fast and efficient. The application opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Features -Automatically detect and scan. Just aim and keep still -Share using email, Facebook, Twitter, etc... 1.After your initial subscription commitment period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically continue for an additional equivalent period, at the price you agreed to when subscribing. 2.If you want to change or terminate your subscription, you will need follow the instructions to terminate or cancel your subscription.If you terminate or cancel your subscription, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term, and your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. 3.If you purchase an auto-recurring periodic subscription through an in app purchase, your Payment Method will continue to be billed for the subscription until you cancel. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpPT2NpRnN0b0Zu Terms of use:https://www.lofter.com/lpost/2039f20f_2b42dd9f4

Screenshots

QRode4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QRode at 4.6 against QR Code Reader's 3.9. QRode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QRode sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QRode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRode has 118 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of QRode's written reviews are positive against 30% of QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRode ships an update weekly, QR Code Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRode versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRodeQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (118 ratings) — better3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB75 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperQUTEN OU皓 季

Customer experience

QRode

All ratings118 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

QR Code Reader

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

QRode

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Promo$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Promo with Trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Promo$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Promo Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly with Trial3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Yearly with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly member Deals7 Days trial$7.497 Days
Show 1 more
  • Quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Annual membership$9.99

Questions

Is QRode free?
QRode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRode or QR Code Reader?
QRode is rated higher. QRode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do QRode or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; QRode does not.
Which is updated more often, QRode or QR Code Reader?
QRode ships an update weekly, and QR Code Reader monthly. Most recently, QRode was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 3, 2026.

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