Comparison

Code Scanner 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

Code Scanner

This utility app uses your device's camera or photos to scan various types of barcodes and QR codes. It supports a wide range of formats and can be accessed directly from your photo gallery via the share sheet.

Highlights
  • Scan codes from camera
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Supports QR, UPC, EAN, and more
  • Integrates with Photos app share sheet
  • Uses Apple Vision framework
Features
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Code scanner scans for codes using your camera, or from an image in your photo gallery. You can now scan photos for codes without opening this app: - Simply open Photos - Select your image - Tap that share button - And tap "Scan for Codes" Supported Codes: - QR Code - Universal Product Code (UPC-E) - EAN-13 (including UPC-A) - EAN-8 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Code 128 - PDF417 - Aztec Code - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF14 - DataMatrix This app uses the Apple Vision and AVFoundation frameworks to detect codes.

About

QR Code Reader

Instantly scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes. Get product details, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, and generate custom QR codes with various styles. Works offline for scanning.

Highlights
  • Universal code scanning
  • Smart content recognition
  • Barcode product lookup
  • Batch scanning mode
  • Customizable QR code creator
  • Scan history and library
  • Import from photos
Features
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QR Scanner — your all-in-one tool for scanning, creating, and managing QR codes and barcodes. Instantly read any code with your camera, get detailed product information from barcodes, and create beautifully customized QR codes for any purpose. Whether you need to scan a product barcode at the store to check nutritional details, read a QR code from a flyer, connect to a WiFi network, save a contact card, or generate your own personalized QR codes with custom colors and shapes, QR Scanner handles it all in one fast, reliable app. All scanning and code creation works entirely on your device. No internet connection is required for reading QR codes and barcodes. Product lookups use a lightweight API call, but core scanning is fully offline and instant. Key Features - Universal Code Scanner Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and get results in milliseconds. Supports QR Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, and ITF-14. The scanner automatically detects the format and content type without any manual selection. - Smart Content Recognition Every scanned code is analyzed and categorized automatically. URLs open in browser, phone numbers offer a call button, WiFi codes reveal network credentials with a tap-to-copy password, vCards let you save contacts directly, email and SMS codes pre-fill your message, and geo coordinates show a live map preview with directions. - Barcode Product Lookup Scan any product barcode to see its country of origin, brand name, product photo, Nutri-Score rating, and a full nutritional breakdown including calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced from the Open Food Facts database covering millions of products worldwide. - Batch Scanning Mode Scan multiple codes in a single session without stopping the camera. A real-time counter tracks your progress, duplicate codes are filtered automatically, and all results are saved to your history. Perfect for inventory checks, event management, or processing stacks of packages. - QR Code Creator with Full Customization Generate QR codes for URLs, phone numbers, emails, SMS, contacts, WiFi networks, locations, App Store links, social media profiles, and plain text. Customize every detail: choose dot colors, background colors, dot shapes (square, circle, rounded, diamond, star), and eye patterns (square, circle, rounded, leaf). Export as PNG, share, print, or copy to clipboard. - Scan History and Code Library Every scan is saved automatically with full details. Browse your complete scan history, tap any entry to see the full result with all structured data and action buttons. Created QR codes are stored in a separate library with their custom styles preserved. - Import from Photos Pick any image from your photo library and the app will detect and read QR codes embedded in screenshots, photos, or saved images. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. If offered, the free trial period will expire if you purchase a premium subscription before it ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Some features of QR Scanner require an active premium subscription, available as an in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-03-11-91 Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-03-11-4

Screenshots

Code Scanner4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Scanner at none against QR Code Reader's 4. Code Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Code Scanner against 5.0 for QR Code Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scanner ships an update every 4 months, QR Code Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Scanner versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode ScannerQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn TrinhJESUS SRL

Customer experience

Code Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Code Scanner free?
Code Scanner 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.
Which has better reviews, Code Scanner or QR Code Reader?
Code Scanner and QR Code Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Code Scanner or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither Code Scanner nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scanner or QR Code Reader?
Code Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and QR Code Reader daily. Most recently, Code Scanner was updated on September 16, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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