Comparison

QRCode vs QR Reader*

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

Head to head
About

QRCode

Easily create and scan QR codes with advanced customization options. Design unique codes with custom colors, logos, and borders. Supports multiple QR code types and batch generation.

Highlights
  • Quick QR code creation and scanning
  • Multi-type QR code generation
  • QR code beautification with colors and logos
  • High-speed code scanning
  • Batch QR code creation
  • Scan history and creation records
Features
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QRCode is a brand new QR code scanning and generation software, integrating fast scanning and personalized QR code production. Main functions: 1 Quick entry: Long press the App icon to quickly navigate to the QR code creation, scanning or batch creation page. 2 Multi-type QR code generation: Supports QR code generation of text, URL, phone number, contact and other types, and more types will be added in the future. 3 QR code beautification: After generating the QR code, we provide a beautification interface with dozens of exquisite colors and more than 80 common social media logos built in. 3.1 Select beautiful background color, foreground color and background image. 3.2 Add a custom logo image. 3.3 Add exquisite borders. 3.4 Adjust the layout points of the QR code. 4 Share and save: After saving the image, you can share it with friends and family and let them scan the interesting QR code you created. 5 Template QR code: There are multiple QR code templates built in. Click and enter the content to generate a QR code of the corresponding style, which is convenient and efficient. 6 High-speed code scanning: Using the latest code scanning technology, the code scanning speed is better than the system's built-in function, and the QR code results can be obtained faster. 7 Code scanning result processing: 7.1 If it is a web address, it can be opened directly. 7.2 The address can be copied. 7.3 Share the code scanning results. 7.4 Beautify the QR code again. 8 Multi-code recognition: Supports simultaneous recognition of multiple QR codes from pictures. Select pictures in the album to recognize multiple QR codes at once, which is extremely convenient. 9 Batch creation: Supports creating multiple QR codes at a time, generating a QR code per line, and multiple lines of content can be entered for generation. 10 History: Provides code scanning records and creation records, which are convenient for sharing, beautification and copying content. 11 Exquisite design: The App has been beautified a lot, and four carefully designed color schemes are provided, each of which has been carefully adapted to the color. 12 Rich Logo options: In order to meet the needs of different users, we provide Logos in a variety of colors and styles. 13 Custom settings: In the settings, you can adjust the image export format, size, and the fault tolerance level when generating the QR code. Special note: This App supports iOS 13.0 at the minimum. In the QR code beautification step, if you need to change the QR code border color, this function only supports iOS 15.0 and above, and cannot be used on systems lower than iOS 15.0. If you like our App, please give us a good review in the App Store, we will be very grateful! If you have any comments or suggestions, welcome feedback, thank you very much!

About

QR Reader*

Easily scan any QR code with your iPhone camera, supporting various types like URLs, contacts, and WiFi. Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi, and manage your scan history. Import codes from photos for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Scan any QR code type
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • View and manage scan history
  • Copy scan results to clipboard
  • Import QR codes from photos
  • Clean and simple user interface
Features
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All-in-One QR Code Scanner & Generator Turn your iPhone into a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes! Whether you're scanning menus, tickets, or product labels, or creating your custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi. This app makes it fast, simple, and secure. Key Features: - Scan Any QR Code Lightning-fast scanning using your iPhone camera Supports all QR code types: URLs, text, emails, contacts, phone numbers & more Automatic detection and action on scanned content - History & Clipboard View and manage past scans Automatically copy results to your clipboard for quick sharing - Create Your Own QR Codes Generate custom QR codes for: • Website URLs • Contact info (vCards) • WiFi credentials • Text & more Save, share, or print your QR codes in seconds - Import from Photos Scan QR codes from saved screenshots and gallery images - Clean UI. Simple Workflow. Designed for speed and ease of use Optimized for all iPhone sizes and the latest iOS Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://qrcodereaderapp.netlify.app/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

QRCode4 screens
QR Reader*4 screens

Verdict

The call

QRCode and QR Reader* both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of QRCode's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader*'s. QRCode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. QRCode sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and QR Reader* 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

QRCode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of QRCode's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader*'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Reader* every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRCode versus QR Reader*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCodeQR Reader*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer婉 唐Cijay LLC

Customer experience

QRCode

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%

QR Reader*

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QRCode

One-time3
  • Beautify$2.99
  • Appearance$2.99
  • All$14.99
3 purchases

QR Reader*

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscriptions3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscriptions$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is QRCode free?
QRCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader* free?
QR Reader* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRCode or QR Reader*?
QRCode is rated higher. QRCode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while QR Reader* averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do QRCode or QR Reader* have ads?
QR Reader* shows ads; QRCode does not.
Which is updated more often, QRCode or QR Reader*?
QRCode ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Reader* every 4 months. Most recently, QRCode was updated on August 26, 2026 and QR Reader* on August 2, 2026.

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