# Cat Breed Identifier vs QR Code Pro Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Code Pro Reader at freemium against Cat Breed Identifier's subscription. QR Code Pro Reader also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 17 months). Cat Breed Identifier's advantage is ratings volume (849 vs 30) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Breed Identifier sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and QR Code Pro Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Pro Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Breed Identifier has 849 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cat Breed Identifier ships an update every 17 months, QR Code Pro Reader every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Breed Identifier | QR Code Pro Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-pro-reader/id6446347384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **849** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 95 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [DeepBlue Security Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629003284) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Breed Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-breed-identifier-pet-scan/id1633623560)

Instantly identify cat breeds by taking a photo. Access detailed information on health, grooming, temperament, and history for up to 80 breeds. Track your scans and explore a comprehensive breed database.

**Highlights:** Identify cat breeds from photos, Up to 80 breeds recognized, Detailed breed information, Scan history, Breeds database and gallery, Health, grooming, and temperament facts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Week | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access with Trial | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium for Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium access | $4.99 | per month |
| Cat Scanner Identify Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly with Trial | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Detailed breed information
- 🔍 Accurate breed identification
- 📚 Comprehensive cat breed database
- 🗓️ Scan history tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Inconsistent breed identification
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free scans
- 🐛 App freezing and crashing issues
- ⚠️ Inaccurate breed identification

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect breed identification
- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to access photo gallery

**Requested features**

- Free unlimited breed scans
- Improved accuracy and consistency
- Ability to manually correct breed identification


### QR Code Pro Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-pro-reader/id6446347384)

Easily scan and create various types of QR codes and barcodes, including encrypted and social media links. Customize designs, generate codes from images/videos, and extract text with OCR. Keep track of your history and personalize the scanning experience.

**Highlights:** Barcode and QR code scanning, Encrypted QR code support, Create various QR code types, Social media QR code generation, QR code customization, Image/video QR code creation, Scan and creation history, OCR text extraction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| one-time purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Breed Identifier free?

Cat Breed Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Pro Reader free?

QR Code Pro Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Breed Identifier or QR Code Pro Reader?

QR Code Pro Reader is rated higher. Cat Breed Identifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while QR Code Pro Reader averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Cat Breed Identifier or QR Code Pro Reader have ads?

Neither Cat Breed Identifier nor QR Code Pro Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Breed Identifier or QR Code Pro Reader?

Cat Breed Identifier ships an update every 17 months, and QR Code Pro Reader every 7 months. Most recently, Cat Breed Identifier was updated on September 18, 2026 and QR Code Pro Reader on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*