Comparison

Subtext vs QR Code Reader · STLab

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

Head to head
About

Subtext

A straightforward text editor for iPhone and iPad, allowing direct creation and editing of files within iCloud. It offers advanced controls for line endings and character encoding, ideal for on-the-go code or data file modifications.

Highlights
  • Direct iCloud file editing
  • No import/export required
  • Line ending control
  • Character set encoding control
  • Quick edits for code and data
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Subtext is a simple, no-frills text editor for iPhone and iPad. Create or edit files directly on your device or in iCloud, with no need to import or export. Includes advanced features such as line ending and character set encoding control. Perfect for making quick edits to code or data files on the go!

About

QR Code Reader · STLab

Features
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QR Scanner - Professional QR Code & Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with our powerful scanner app. Whether scanning from your camera or photo library, get accurate results every time. KEY FEATURES: • Lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning • Support for multiple formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Data Matrix • EMVCo payment QR code recognition with merchant details • Scan from camera in real-time or import from photo library • Complete scan history with search functionality • Smart content recognition (URLs, text, payment codes) • Generate QR codes from scan results • Share and copy scan results easily • Clean, intuitive interface with haptic feedback • Privacy-focused - all data stored locally on your device PROFESSIONAL FEATURES: • EMVCo payment standard support for mobile payments • Technical information view for detailed barcode data • Base64 decoding for encoded content • TLV (Tag-Length-Value) data parsing • Export and share capabilities Perfect for: • Shopping and price comparison • Mobile payments and digital wallets • Event check-ins and tickets • Contact information sharing • Wi-Fi network connection • Product information lookup • Document and inventory management Privacy & Security: All scanned data is stored locally on your device. No data is transmitted to external servers, ensuring your privacy and security. Download now and experience the most reliable QR code scanner on the App Store!

Screenshots

Subtext4 screens
QR Code Reader · STLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Subtext at #78 against QR Code Reader · STLab's unranked. Subtext also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Subtext versus QR Code Reader · STLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtextQR Code Reader · STLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignSHUTAO SHEN

Bugs and requests

Subtext

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Fails to save work
  • Jumps to top of document on blank lines
  • Poor network behavior leading to data corruption
  • Cannot open or create new text files
  • Error when saving to network drive
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  • Cannot edit .tex files without renaming
  • Chinese input method errors
  • Random capitalization after paste
  • Large text files cause errors
  • File saving issues, creates extra copies
  • Bug when using Chinese input method with delete key

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add 'Unselect all' option
  • Add 'Replace all' function
  • Add font size settings
  • Add tab key
  • Allow editing of non-text files
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  • Improve network drive handling
  • Option to disable auto-save
  • Add highlighter
  • Add character count
  • Add JetBrains Mono font
  • Add 'reopen last file' option
  • Add widget support
  • Add highlighting
  • Add font and background color settings
  • Add distraction-free mode
  • Add swipe to close gesture
  • Option to release focus for collapsing skb
  • Fix Chinese input method bugs
  • Allow editing of files with arbitrary extensions
  • Add Chinese input method bug fixes

QR Code Reader · STLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Subtext

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader · STLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subtext free?
Subtext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader · STLab free?
QR Code Reader · STLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subtext or QR Code Reader · STLab have ads?
Neither Subtext nor QR Code Reader · STLab shows ads.

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