Comparison

Apex Connect+ vs QR Reader for mobile

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

Head to head
About

Apex Connect+

Features
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Control and monitor all your Apex MCU® smart devices from anywhere around the world. Apex Connect+ lets you control all your devices and provides precise location and notification engines that allows you to build complex automations with ease. Apex Connect+ requires an iPhone running iOS 12.0 or later and a configured Apex MCU instance. The instance must use Apex CLOUD to function if external access is required. Some of the supported products include: - Amazon Echo (Alexa) - Apple TV - Belkin WeMo - ecobee - Google Assistant - Google Cast - IKEA Trådfri (Tradfri) - Kodi/XBMC - MQTT - Nest - Philips Hue - Plex - Sonos - Wink - Yale Access - Z-Wave

About

QR Reader for mobile

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Supports 25 scanning formats
  • Share codes via email and social media
  • PIN Lock security
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The most easy and fast QR Reader! Our app could help you read QR code and Barcode information easily and fastly! Come on to download for FREE! FEATURES: - Scan or create QR codes from your phone - Scan barcodes to browse product and coupons - 25 scanning format supported - Create your own QR codes and Barcode - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. - PIN Lock supported - Siri Shortcuts: Scan fastly with Siri Shortcuts Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy.html Support Information: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/support-information.html

Screenshots

Apex Connect+4 screens
QR Reader for mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apex Connect+ at none against QR Reader for mobile's 3. Apex Connect+ also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). QR Reader for mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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 Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Apex Connect+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apex Connect+ ships an update every 10 days, QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Apex Connect+ versus QR Reader for mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApex Connect+QR Reader for mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—9.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApex Infosys IndiaBL Ltd

Bugs and requests

Apex Connect+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Reader for mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version option
  • Improved cancellation process
  • More product information

In-app purchases

None

Apex Connect+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Reader for mobile

Subscriptions3
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • QR Reader Pro for iPhone3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Apex Connect+ free?
Apex Connect+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apex Connect+ or QR Reader for mobile have ads?
Neither Apex Connect+ nor QR Reader for mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apex Connect+ or QR Reader for mobile?
Apex Connect+ ships an update every 10 days, and QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apex Connect+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and QR Reader for mobile on October 26, 2026.

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