# QRode vs QR Code Reader

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | QRode | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrode-qr-code-barcode-reader/id1575402427/reviews)** | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-scanner/id1600442239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [QUTEN OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575402429) | [皓 季](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646402788) |

## What reviewers say

### QRode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrode-qr-code-barcode-reader/id1575402427)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Promo | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Promo with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Trial | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Promo | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Promo Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly with Trial | $6.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Yearly with Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-scanner/id1600442239)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly member | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly member Deals | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly member | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*