# QR Reader ° vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.6 against QR Reader °'s 2.3. QR Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). QR Reader °'s advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Reader ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Reader ° ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader ° | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-bar-code-scanner/id1577333013/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 36 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Real Joy Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577333015) | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-bar-code-scanner/id1577333013)

This utility app allows users to quickly scan and decode various barcode formats, including QR codes. It also enables the creation and customization of QR codes for different purposes, with options to save, share, and compare product prices.

**Highlights:** Scan all barcode formats, Create and customize QR codes, Compare product prices, Save and share scan history, Generate QR codes for links, text, contacts, and more, Use flashlight for scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, including price comparisons and authenticity verification. It also allows for the generation of custom QR codes for various data types.

**Highlights:** Instant price checks across major platforms, Detailed product information (nutrition, allergens), Barcode authenticity verification, Batch scanning and image import, Customizable QR code generator, Scan history and favorites, Export scan results to CSV/Excel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Reader ° free?

QR Reader ° 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, QR Reader ° or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. QR Reader ° averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do QR Reader ° or QR Code Reader have ads?

QR Code Reader shows ads; QR Reader ° does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Reader ° or QR Code Reader?

QR Reader ° ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, QR Reader ° was updated on October 6, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 13, 2026.

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