# QR Code Scanner vs QR Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Reader at 71% against QR Code Scanner's 12%. QR Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). QR Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QR Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 71% of QR Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Scanner | QR Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-qr-suite/id1589950967/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-scanner-and-generator/id6448917043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nero Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529750470) | [SAN MOBILE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678140821) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-qr-suite/id1589950967)

Quickly scan and generate various types of QR codes with safety checks and smart detection. Organize your scan history and access features via voice commands.

**Highlights:** Scan multiple QR code formats, Generate custom QR codes, Safety checks for scanned codes, Smart detection and auto-functions, Organize scan history, Face ID and Siri integration, Flashlight and front camera support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $18.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |


### QR Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-scanner-and-generator/id6448917043)

Effortlessly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with this fast, intuitive iOS app. It also includes a PDF scanner and document signing features to manage your documents on the go.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Generate custom QR codes and barcodes, Portable PDF document scanner, Document signing functionality, Supports various QR code formats, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Scanner & Reader Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Scanner & Reader Monthly | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Scanner free?

QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Reader free?

QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner or QR Reader?

QR Reader is rated higher. QR Code Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while QR Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Both QR Code Scanner and QR Reader show ads.

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

QR Code Scanner ships an update weekly, and QR Reader weekly. Most recently, QR Code Scanner was updated on October 16, 2026 and QR Reader on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*