Comparison

QR Reader for mobile vs QR Code 2026

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

Head to head
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

About

QR Code 2026

This app allows you to quickly scan, create, and manage various types of QR codes. It offers instant scanning, automatic detection, and the ability to generate codes for websites, text, contacts, and more. An optional premium upgrade provides an ad-free experience and unlimited generation.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • Automatic code detection
  • QR code generation for various data types
  • QR code management with history and favorites
  • Ad-free premium option
  • Share and print QR codes
Features
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Discover the simplest and fastest app to scan, create, and manage all your QR codes. QR Code Reader is your essential everyday tool: reliable, fast, secure, and compatible with many formats. Scan all QR codes instantly - Ultra-fast scanning for every type of QR code - Automatic detection as soon as a code appears on screen - Full history of all your scans - Direct access to links, contacts, Wi-Fi, messages, events, locations… Create your own QR codes - Easily generate QR codes for: - URLs / Websites - Text - Contacts (vCard / MECARD) - Phone numbers - Wi-Fi (WPA, WEP, no password) - Location - Pre-filled email - Pre-filled SMS - Events Manage your QR codes - Smart history - Favorites - Sort by date - Quick and easy deletion - Clear preview of each QR code - Option to share or print your code Ad-free mode (Premium) - Upgrade to Premium to enjoy: - A completely ad-free experience - Smoother and faster scanning - Unlimited and instant QR code generation - A cleaner and more pleasant interface Subscription information Your subscription automatically renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://123mobile.fr/qrcode/politique.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Reader for mobile4 screens
QR Code 20262 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Reader for mobile at none against QR Code 2026's shown. QR Reader for mobile also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). QR Code 2026's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and QR Code 2026 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 — 4.6 for QR Reader for mobile against 4.7 for QR Code 2026. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for mobile has 9.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of QR Reader for mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code 2026 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Reader for mobile versus QR Code 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for mobileQR Code 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.8K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.8K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBL LtdClément Béchu

Customer experience

QR Reader for mobile

All ratings9,803 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative26.7%

QR Code 2026

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

QR Code 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

QR Code 2026

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Version$1.991 Month

Questions

Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code 2026 free?
QR Code 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for mobile or QR Code 2026?
QR Code 2026 is rated higher. QR Reader for mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while QR Code 2026 averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do QR Reader for mobile or QR Code 2026 have ads?
QR Code 2026 shows ads; QR Reader for mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for mobile or QR Code 2026?
QR Reader for mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code 2026 every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader for mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code 2026 on September 11, 2026.

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