Comparison

QR Code Reader vs ColourConnect®

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

Features
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history Convert image to PDF files. Easy & Offline PDF Converter: Image to PDF Converter. The photo to PDF converter app & PDF editor is very easy to use. PDF converter to export to and from PDF If you are Low on space Try it now! ***** PRO ***** For additional quality upgrade To Pro. • 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. • You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://www.1xdigital.co.uk/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.1xdigital.co.uk/privacy.html

About

ColourConnect®

Features
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Festive Lights ColourConnect Unbounded customisation at your fingertips, ColourConnect is the latest innovation in smart lighting. With this powerful, easy to use Bluetooth APP, you have the freedom to effortlessly control, change and connect your ColourConnect lights to create a truly bespoke lighting display. Set your imagination free and choose from an immeasurable colour selection, a vast catalogue of magical effects and even set your lights to music to bring your vision to life. Featured functions: -Colour control – Choose from an unbounded colour wheel to illuminate your lights to your exact choosing. You can even see the colours exact HEX number, making ColourConnect® perfect for matching your personal branding. -Multifunctional effects – Switch between 30 different eye-catching functions such as colour cycle, flash and strobe variants, and much more. Choose from popular effects and adjust the speed of your effects with just a click. -Musical rhythm – Choose from a variety of pre-installed songs and set your lights to match the musical rhythm. Can’t find the right song for you? Not to worry, simply download your chosen beat and you’re off! -Timer control – So much more than an on/off switch, thanks to the clever built-in timer you can fully customise and control your lights. Select either the timer or countdown function and give yourself the peace of mind knowing your lights will automatically turn on and off at the same time, day after day. Perfect for either domestic or sizable commercial displays, with the ColourConnect mobile APP, you have the flexibility to group multiple sets of lights together, meaning you can control thousands of bulbs from one single source. Whether you’re ramping up the festive cheer or looking for a year-round display, these mesmerising, colourful lights will come to life with the power of this clever, tailor-made APP.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
ColourConnect®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ColourConnect® at none against QR Code Reader's 1. ColourConnect® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. ColourConnect® asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, ColourConnect® every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
QR Code Reader versus ColourConnect®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderColourConnect®
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaan AppsLinhai Yixin Photoelectric Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
None

ColourConnect®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColourConnect® free?
ColourConnect® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader or ColourConnect® have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; ColourConnect® does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or ColourConnect®?
QR Code Reader ships an update every 5 months, and ColourConnect® every 4 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on May 16, 2026 and ColourConnect® on May 17, 2026.

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