Comparison

QR Code Reader vs A4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes containing URLs, contact details, emails, and more. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes quickly and efficiently. Share scanned information via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Share scanned data
  • Automatic detection
Features
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This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. Fast and efficient. The application opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Features -Automatically detect and scan. Just aim and keep still -Share using email, Facebook, Twitter, etc... 1.After your initial subscription commitment period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically continue for an additional equivalent period, at the price you agreed to when subscribing. 2.If you want to change or terminate your subscription, you will need follow the instructions to terminate or cancel your subscription.If you terminate or cancel your subscription, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term, and your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. 3.If you purchase an auto-recurring periodic subscription through an in app purchase, your Payment Method will continue to be billed for the subscription until you cancel. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpPT2NpRnN0b0Zu Terms of use:https://www.lofter.com/lpost/2039f20f_2b42dd9f4

About

A4

Features
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This is the Bluetooth speaker control APP, here you can connect to the speaker, there are many functions, such as music, microphone, guitar volume can be adjusted. In the individual interface there are balancing functions, but also see red sound, high school bass and so on. Let you do not need to touch the Bluetooth speaker, you can control the speaker within a certain distance

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
A41 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A4 at none against QR Code Reader's 5. A4 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price and device support 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. A4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, A4 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader versus A4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderA4
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB101 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer皓 季GUANDDONG TIANPU TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly member Deals7 Days trial$7.497 Days
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  • Quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Annual membership$9.99
None

A4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A4 free?
A4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader or A4 have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; A4 does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or A4?
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, and A4 every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on October 12, 2026 and A4 on September 29, 2026.

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