Comparison

QR Code Scanner + Reader vs Lens

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

Lens

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more using your camera or photos. Access detailed information, recipes, care guides, and find similar products. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Object recognition via camera
  • Photo upload for identification
  • Plant and animal breed identification
  • Artwork and book recognition
  • Recipe and product information
  • Color and fabric matching
  • Coin and antique identification
Features
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Welcome to the world of advanced technology and exciting discoveries! Our app is your perfect assistant in exploring the world and solving everyday tasks. Thanks to modern artificial intelligence technologies, simply point your camera or upload a photo from your gallery to instantly get an answer to any question. What Can Our App Do? Recognition & Search Find This Style — identify clothing items and find similar models Identify Any Gadget — recognize tech models by photo What Breed Is This? — instant animal breed identification Name This Artwork — recognize paintings and works of art Find This Book — identify books by their cover in seconds Recognize Landmarks — information about any place in your photo Care & Health Scan & Cook — identify dishes and get recipes Plant Care Guide — care for your green pets smartly Pill Identifier — quick medication identification Match This Color & Fabric — find perfect combinations for creativity and home improvement Food & Shopping Detailed Product Information — calorie content and composition of any dish Find Products in Stores — locate where to buy items you're interested in Collecting & Hobbies Coins & Banknotes — determine authenticity and value Antiques — learn the history of vintage items Tech & Auto Car Brand — identify models by photo in seconds Household Appliances — find instructions and specifications And much more! Why Choose Us? Instant results thanks to AI Simple and intuitive interface Vast knowledge base in your pocket Regular updates and new features Premium Access The full functionality of the app, including unlimited scans and access to all recognition categories, is available after subscribing to a paid Premium subscription. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy/75d4f1e3-20f7-40e6-a733-43e659040b89/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/terms-conditions/21af63f4-8776-4b13-988c-fa9c52c090bf/terms

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner + Reader4 screens
Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lens at 7 against QR Code Scanner + Reader's 1. QR Code Scanner + Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Lens sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Lens. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lens has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner + Reader ships an update every 10 days, Lens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code Scanner + Reader versus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner + ReaderLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB340 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamet MacitAyan Tulegenov

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner + Reader

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

Lens

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
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
7 purchases

Lens

Subscriptions7
  • Promo Offer$1.997 Days
  • English3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • PremiumWithoutTrial5.99$5.997 Days
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  • Special_monthly_19.99$19.991 Month
  • Special_Yearly_49.99$49.991 Year
  • Yearly79.99$79.991 Year
  • Yearly_Trial79.993 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner + Reader free?
QR Code Scanner + Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner + Reader or Lens?
QR Code Scanner + Reader and Lens are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Scanner + Reader or Lens have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner + Reader nor Lens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner + Reader or Lens?
QR Code Scanner + Reader ships an update every 10 days, and Lens every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner + Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lens on October 8, 2026.

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