Comparison

Circo vs QR Code Reader App for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

Circo

Create and customize unlimited digital business profiles that function as mini-websites. Share contact information, showcase your brand, and capture leads with advanced features and integrations.

Highlights
  • Customizable digital business profiles
  • Custom QR codes with logo
  • 5000+ integrations (CRM, syncing)
  • Detailed analytics
  • Lead capture mode
  • Account switcher for multiple businesses
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Welcome to the Next Generation Networking! With Circo, it is more than just exchanging contact info. It is about turning your handshake into a new meaningful relationship. Forget about ordering 1000 paper business cards when all you need is one Circo Smart Business Card. Circo App is the mini-site for everyone. It allows you to create and customize an unlimited number of digital business profiles. Whether it's for professional networking, social encounter, your start-up store, or just a site to showcase yourself, Circo enables you to build the right site. It's more than just your digital business card, but a mini-site that belongs to YOU. - Create highly engaging and customizable profiles, optimized for any professional or business - Create custom QR codes with your logo + company color. Great for sharing or printing purposes - Access over 5000+ integrations including CRM exports, contact syncing, more - See detailed analytics with our new analytics page - Increased data security for all users. We take user privacy very seriously, so we've partnered with the most trusted companies to offer best-in-class security. - Manage multiple businesses and accounts with our account switcher. - Lead Capture Mode for capturing the contact info of everyone you meet. Here’s a version formatted to comply with Apple’s App Store submission guidelines: Subscription Information Title of Auto-Renewing Subscription: • Professional Monthly Subscription – $5.99/month (approximately $0.20 per day) • Professional Yearly Subscription – $59.99/year (approximately $0.15 per day) Length of Subscription: • Monthly subscription: 1 month • Yearly subscription: 12 months Pricing: • Monthly: $5.99 per month • Yearly: $59.99 per year Payment & Auto-Renewal: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the chosen plan. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your iTunes Account Settings. • Active subscriptions cannot be canceled during the subscription period. For more details, please review our: • Privacy policy: https://www.getcirco.com/privacy-policy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.getcirco.com/terms-of-service

About

QR Code Reader App for iPhone

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with support for over 15 formats. Access detailed product information, track scan history, organize with folders, and export data. Offers a PRO subscription for unlimited scans and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Support for 15+ formats
  • Detailed product information
  • Scan history tracking
  • Organize scans with folders
  • Batch scanning
  • Export data in CSV
Features
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The ultimate app for scanning QR Codes and Barcodes! Supports over 15 formats: QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth, and more. Packed with powerful features: - Detailed product and food information - Comprehensive QR Code data cards - Scan history tracking - Organize with folders - Batch scanning capability - Export data in CSV format Subscriptions: Upgrade to a PRO account for unlimited scans, product details. Subscription options include: 1-week with a 3-day trial, 1-month, or 1-year plans. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration as the initial package ("one week", "one months", "one year") unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be disabled in the Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy - https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-07-31-50 Terms of Use - https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Service-07-31-8

Screenshots

Circo4 screens
QR Code Reader App for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circo at 89% against QR Code Reader App for iPhone's 0%. Circo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (289 vs 25). QR Code Reader App for iPhone's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Circo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and QR Code Reader App for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circo has 289 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Circo's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Code Reader App for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circo ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader App for iPhone daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Circo versus QR Code Reader App for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircoQR Code Reader App for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (289 ratings) — better4.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings289 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCirco Tech LLCRenata Hickey

Customer experience

Circo

All ratings305 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative6.5%

QR Code Reader App for iPhone

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Circo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Website information missing when saving contacts
  • Smart card activation showing 'product not listed in inventory'
  • FAQ section blank on mobile devices
  • Link rows cutting off and causing profile disorganization
  • Notification system not functioning as intended

Requested features

10 requests
  • Export contacts to CRM platforms
  • Offline mode for card sharing
  • More detailed and personalized notifications
  • Enhanced contact management tools
  • CRM integration capabilities
Show 5 more
  • Better website field preservation in contacts
  • Improved FAQ section on mobile
  • Advanced analytics features in free version
  • Better link display organization
  • Additional customization templates

QR Code Reader App for iPhone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Circo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

QR Code Reader App for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Circo free?
Circo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader App for iPhone free?
QR Code Reader App for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circo or QR Code Reader App for iPhone?
Circo is rated higher. Circo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while QR Code Reader App for iPhone averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.
Do Circo or QR Code Reader App for iPhone have ads?
Neither Circo nor QR Code Reader App for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circo or QR Code Reader App for iPhone?
Circo ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader App for iPhone daily. Most recently, Circo was updated on October 27, 2026 and QR Code Reader App for iPhone on October 24, 2026.

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