Comparison

FastPass 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

FastPass

Quickly display QR codes directly from your home or lock screen using widgets. Scan new codes or import existing ones from screenshots. Present your code instantly without needing to open the application.

Highlights
  • QR code widget for home/lock screen
  • Scan QR codes with camera
  • Import QR codes from screenshots
  • Instant code presentation
  • Ad removal via in-app purchase
Read full description

- Scan with your camera or import a QR code from a screenshot. - Add a small or large widget to your home or lock screen. - Without opening any app, you can present your code. --- Disclaimer This app contains non-personalized ads. Ads can be removed with an in-app purchase. No QR code data is transferred to any server. It is securely stored on your device.

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Integrate codes into Apple Wallet
  • Add codes to Widgets
  • Scan from images
  • Scan history and backup
Features
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Lilucat's QR Code Reader is the essential digital tool that empowers you to scan and interpret all types of QR codes, encompassing URLs, Wi-Fi, Calendar events, VCards, Contacts, Text, Email, Geo locations, and more. Beyond just scanning, Lilucat's QR Code Reader also facilitates the generation of QR codes for a myriad of purposes, be it social media platforms (like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.), URLs, Wi-Fi networks, VCards, Contact details, and beyond. Key Features: Rapid QR code scanning. Dynamic QR code generation. Integrate codes directly into Apple Wallet. Conveniently add codes to Widgets. Scan QR codes and barcodes directly from images. Maintain a comprehensive scan history. Sync and ensure your scans are always backed up. * In order to use QR Code Reader you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

FastPass3 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

FastPass and QR Code Reader both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of FastPass's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's. FastPass also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). QR Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 25) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FastPass sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FastPass against 4.7 for QR Code Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of FastPass's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FastPass ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FastPass versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastPassQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better4.7 (124 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings25124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas DalbardLilucat

Customer experience

FastPass

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%

QR Code Reader

All ratings124 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative69.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FastPass

One-time5
  • Tips$0.99
  • Tips$1.99
  • Tips$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Tips$3.99
  • Tips$4.99
4 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • QR Code Scanner3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • QR Code ReaderFree
  • QR Code Scanner$59.99

Questions

Is FastPass free?
FastPass 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, FastPass or QR Code Reader?
FastPass is rated higher. FastPass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.
Do FastPass or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither FastPass nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FastPass or QR Code Reader?
FastPass ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, FastPass was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 30, 2026.

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