Comparison

Ask VT vs QR Code

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

Head to head
About

Ask VT

This utility app allows users to scan URLs and files for malware using the VirusTotal online service. It provides a convenient way to check suspicious links and files directly from your device, integrating with other apps via the Share menu.

Highlights
  • Scan URLs for malware
  • Scan files for malware
  • Use VirusTotal service
  • Drag and drop files
  • Share menu integration
  • Freeware
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With Ask VT you can check URLs and files for malware using the online service VirusTotal (https://www.virustotal.com). VirusTotal is a free service from Google that scans Internet addresses and files with a variety of virus scanners. You can select the links and files using the buttons provided, or drag them from other apps onto the Ask VT home screen, such as onto the Trojan horse. Ask VT can also be called from the Share menu in other apps. In Apple's Mail app and in Safari, the Share menu appears when you press a little longer on a link. This app is freeware. It comes with absolutely no warranty. Use it at your own risk.

About

QR Code

Features
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QR & Barcode - Reader + Scanner is your all-in-one QR code and barcode toolkit designed for everyday use. Whether you need to scan a QR code from a restaurant menu, read a product barcode while shopping, generate a WiFi QR code to share your network with guests, or create a custom branded QR code with your logo for your business — this app handles it all. Fast, lightweight, and completely private with no sign-up required. SCAN INSTANTLY • Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera with real-time detection • Scan from your photo library — extract codes from screenshots and saved images • Supports all major formats: QR, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, ITF-14, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, and more • Flashlight support for low-light scanning SCAN RESULTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • View scanned content instantly • Copy to clipboard, open URLs in browser, or share with anyone • Automatic detection of URLs, text, WiFi credentials, contacts, and more CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES • Generate QR codes from Text, URL, WiFi, Contact (vCard), Email, or Phone number • Customize your QR code design — choose foreground and background colors • Add your logo or brand image to the center of your QR code • Choose between square and rounded corner styles • Save to Photos or share directly CREATE BARCODES • Generate barcodes in multiple formats: Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, and more • Input validation ensures your barcode data is correct • Save and share generated barcodes instantly HISTORY & ORGANIZATION • All scans and creations are automatically saved • Browse your scan history and generated codes anytime • View full details with one tap • Swipe to delete items you no longer need PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens on your device • No data is sent to any server • No account required Download QR & Barcode - Reader + Scanner today — the fast, lightweight way to scan, create, and share QR codes and barcodes.

Screenshots

Ask VT3 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ask VT at none against QR Code's shown. Ask VT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ask VT versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsk VTQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUwe HoltkampVIRALKUMAR N RATHOD

In-app purchases

None

Ask VT

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ask VT free?
Ask VT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ask VT or QR Code have ads?
QR Code shows ads; Ask VT does not.

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