Comparison

QR Code Scanner + Reader 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

QR Code Scanner + Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access website links, contact information, and Wi-Fi details. Generate your own QR codes for various data types in seconds, including social media profiles and Wi-Fi credentials.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes & barcodes
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Supports website links, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
  • Create QR codes for social media
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and it's read in under a second — then act on it with one tap: join the Wi‑Fi, save the contact, open the link. Keep the codes you use every day on your Home Screen and Apple Watch, and create your own QR codes for Wi‑Fi, business cards, links and events. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes plus EAN‑13, EAN‑8, UPC‑E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF‑14, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix • Batch mode: scan a whole stack of codes without tapping between them • Scan from a photo or screenshot, or share an image to the app from any other app • Pinch to zoom, flashlight for dark rooms ONE TAP TO ACT • Join a Wi‑Fi network, save a contact, open a website, call, text, email, add a calendar event, open a location • Turn on “Open safe links automatically” and skip the tap entirely • Every scan is kept in History, with favourites for the ones you come back to CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES • Website, text, Wi‑Fi, contact (vCard), phone, SMS, email, location, calendar event, Instagram • Style editor: colours, eye shapes — codes that match your brand or your menu • Share as an image, print it, or drop it on a widget ALWAYS AT HAND • Home Screen widgets: your boarding pass, Wi‑Fi code or business card, one glance away • Control Center button and Action button support (iOS 18 and later) • Apple Watch app: show a saved code from your wrist • iCloud sync keeps History and your created codes on every device PRIVATE AND CLEAN • Scanning runs entirely on your device • No ads, no clutter — just the scanner PREMIUM Go Premium for unlimited saved codes, every style and every widget. Try it free for 3 days, then choose monthly or yearly. The free trial converts to a paid subscription unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://qr-code-c4b65.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://qr-code-c4b65.web.app/terms.html Questions? net29apps@gmail.com

About

QR Code Reader ⋆

Easily scan and generate QR codes with this versatile app. Decode information, access websites, create custom codes with design options, and manage your scan history. Simplify digital interactions by quickly sharing contact details, Wi-Fi credentials, and URLs.

Highlights
  • Quick QR code scanning
  • QR code creation
  • Design customization
  • Scan history
  • Scan and open URLs
  • Scan and connect Wi-Fi
Features
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Discover the power of our versatile QR Code Reader and Creator app, your all-in-one solution for scanning and generating QR codes effortlessly. Whether you need to decode information, access websites, or create custom QR codes, our app has you covered. Scan QR codes instantly and effortlessly with our lightning-fast scanner. Simply point your device's camera at the code, and our app will decode the contents within seconds. From URLs and contact information to product details and event tickets, our QR Code Reader ensures you never miss out on valuable information. But that's not all! With our built-in QR Code Creator, you can easily generate personalized QR codes for a variety of purposes. Share your contact details, website URLs, or promotional offers with a simple tap. Customize the design, colors, and logo to create eye-catching codes that align with your branding. Key Features: • Quick QR Code Scanning: Instantly decode QR codes with remarkable speed and accuracy. • Code History: Access a comprehensive history of scanned QR codes for easy reference. • Personalized QR Code Creation: Generate customized QR codes for websites, contact details, Wi-Fi credentials, and more. • Design Customization: Customize the appearance of your QR codes with colors, styles, and logos. • Share and Save: Share QR codes with others via email, messaging apps, or social media platforms. • Scan and Open URLs: Automatically open web pages embedded in QR codes without leaving the app. • Scan and Dial: Quickly dial phone numbers encoded in QR codes with a single tap. • Scan and Save Contacts: Add contact information to your address book directly from QR codes. • Scan and Connect Wi-Fi: Effortlessly connect to Wi-Fi networks by scanning QR codes. Unlock the world of QR codes and simplify your digital interactions. Download our QR Code Reader and Creator app today to effortlessly scan, create, and share QR codes with ease. Qr Code Master App offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: 1 month Subscription Subscription cost: $2.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Month Subscription name: Yearly Subscription Subscription cost: $24.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Year Subscription name: Lifetime Subscription Subscription cost: $29.99 (USD) Subscription duration: Lifetime Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link http://www.igeniusdev.com/terms Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – Payment will be charged to 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 – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – You can read our privacy policy - http://www.igeniusdev.com/privacy – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Would you like more features? Let us know, we are ready to improvise it for you.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner + Reader4 screens
QR Code Reader ⋆4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Scanner + Reader at none against QR Code Reader ⋆'s shown. QR Code Scanner + Reader also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). QR Code Reader ⋆'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. QR Code Scanner + Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and QR Code Reader ⋆ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner + Reader ships an update every 10 days, QR Code Reader ⋆ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Scanner + Reader versus QR Code Reader ⋆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner + ReaderQR Code Reader ⋆
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamet MacitiGeniusDev Technology

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner + Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code Reader ⋆

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Scanner + Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
3 purchases

QR Code Reader ⋆

Subscriptions2
  • QR Code Reader - Scanner$2.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner & QR Creator$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Code Reader Premium$29.99

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner + Reader free?
QR Code Scanner + Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader ⋆ free?
QR Code Reader ⋆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner + Reader or QR Code Reader ⋆?
QR Code Scanner + Reader and QR Code Reader ⋆ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Scanner + Reader or QR Code Reader ⋆ have ads?
QR Code Reader ⋆ shows ads; QR Code Scanner + Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner + Reader or QR Code Reader ⋆?
QR Code Scanner + Reader ships an update every 10 days, and QR Code Reader ⋆ every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code Scanner + Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader ⋆ on October 24, 2026.

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