GatherQR vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
GatherQR
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QR codes can be read by the application and displayed later. This can be used in situations where QR codes are used, such as daycare attendance records and room entry/exit records. QR codes registered on your iPhone can also be displayed on your Apple Watch. On the Apple Watch, you can display QR codes even if your iPhone is not nearby, but you need to launch it near your iPhone to sync the data.
QR Scanner
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[ Professional QR/Barcode Scanner for Business ] More than just a QR scanner. QR Scanner is a productivity tool designed to efficiently handle bulk scanning tasks. --- [KEY FEATURE] Batch Scan Mode Scan multiple QR codes or barcodes continuously without stopping. - No result popup interrupting your workflow - Automatic duplicate detection and filtering - Real-time scan counter to track progress - View all results at once when finished Use Cases: * Warehouse inventory - Quickly scan hundreds of products * Event check-in - Continuous scanning of attendee QR tickets * Libraries/Bookstores - Bulk book barcode entry * Logistics centers - Batch processing of shipping labels --- [POWERFUL EXPORT] CSV & Text Use your scanned data directly in Excel or Spreadsheets. - CSV format: Spreadsheet compatible, perfect for data analysis - Text format: Simple list sharing - Organized by scan time, code type, and content - Instant sharing via email, messages, or cloud --- [12+ Barcode Formats Supported] - QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 - EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E (retail barcodes) - Code 128, Code 39, Code 93 (industrial) - ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5 --- [Scan History Management] - All scans automatically saved - Sort by date/time - Add notes to each item - Export entire history - Delete individual or all records --- [Additional Features] - Scan from photos: Screenshots, saved images - Flash support: Scan in dark environments - Instant copy & share: One-tap clipboard copy - Auto URL detection: Open web links in Safari - 30+ languages supported --- [Perfect For] - Small business owners managing inventory - Event and seminar organizers - Logistics and delivery workers - Library and bookstore staff - Asset management professionals - Researchers collecting data --- Download now and boost your scanning productivity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GatherQR at none against QR Scanner's shown. GatherQR also leads on device support (4 vs 1). QR Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GatherQR ships an update every 2 months, QR Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GatherQR | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Hatano | 4Hours Soft |
In-app purchases
GatherQR
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases









