Comparison

My Westerly 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

My Westerly

Features
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See a pothole that needs filling? Graffiti making a mess of your neighborhood? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with My Westerly!

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

My Westerly2 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Westerly at none against QR Code Reader's 4. QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. My Westerly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Westerly ships an update every 6 months, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Westerly versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy WesterlyQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—24.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOGov, Inc.Lilucat

In-app purchases

None

My Westerly

No in-app purchases

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 My Westerly free?
My Westerly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Westerly or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither My Westerly nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Westerly or QR Code Reader?
My Westerly ships an update every 6 months, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, My Westerly was updated on September 16, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 30, 2026.

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