Comparison

QuStory vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

QuStory

Features
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The popular novels, short dramas are on QuStory! Enjoy the ultimate immersive viewing experience! Smooth and ad-free, follow the short dramas to travel! 【MASSIVE AND POPULAR BL SHORT DRAMA NOVELS】 A gathering place for high-quality content, with a wide range of genres: original film and television short dramas, campus youth, rich and powerful love, strong younger, sweet, time travel, gangster young master, ABO, brain hole suspense, system fast wear, etc. Watch online, updated daily, refuse to chase the trouble, let you watch enough at one time! 【PERSONAL EXCLUSIVE, NOT TO LOSE THE BEAUTY】 QuStory, a one-stop short drama community entertainment APP. With a light touch, quickly explore your personal theater. Daily updates of short plays and novels with multiple elements and systems, giving you a super ASMR experience 【INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE】 QuStory has been upgraded to a new interactive simulation community, where you can watch dramas and chase stars at the same time. Not only can you communicate and share your drama experience in real time, but you can also chat and interact with your idols up close, and there are also popular BL short drama CPs that will drop in sweetly, making you want to eat sugar non-stop~ [POWERFUL ENGINE CONFIGURATION] Powerful playback engine, pure interface without ads or plug-ins, built-in subtitles, adjustable multi-language switching, giving you the most comfortable and smooth viewing and reading experience. What are you waiting for? Join the QuStory community, serve with heart, and be connected physically and mentally! Thank you for choosing QuStory If you have any common questions, please follow: https://www.facebook.com/groups/qufeedback --------- QuStory Privacy & Terms:https://policy.qustory.online/en/privacy.html QuStory Subscription Terms:https://policy.qustory.online/en/vip-privacy.html Apple Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Code Reader

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with an AI-powered engine. Identify plants, animals, and objects using your camera. Offers design tools for custom codes and intelligent history management.

Highlights
  • AI-powered QR/barcode scanning
  • Object identification (plants, animals, products)
  • Custom QR code design tools
  • Intelligent scan history
  • Privacy-focused data processing
Features
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QR Code Reader: AI Scan - Your Ultimate Scanning Companion QR Code Reader is an all-in-one solution for quickly scanning and managing QR codes and barcodes. Powerful AI Identifier identifies plants, animals, and thousands of other objects with your camera. It utilizes advanced AI-powered image recognition technology to deliver market-leading speed and intelligence, while safeguarding your data privacy. Core highlights: AI-powered scanning engine - accurate recognition for QR/barcodes, supports complex scenes such as low light, damage, and reflection. Powerful AI Identifier - Instantly identify plants, animals, products, landmarks, and thousands of other objects with your camera. Professional design tools - provides 20+ templates, custom color matching, brand LOGO embedding, and other advanced features. Intelligent history management - automatically categorizes your scans and identifications by time/type for easy retrieval. Applicable scenarios: Personal users: Quickly share Wi-Fi, contact info, and social media. Identify plants in your garden, breeds of dogs, or products online. Business applications: Product packaging, event promotion, digital marketing. Identify competitors' products and get instant market insights. Subscription service description: Unlock unlimited AI identifications and advanced features. Subscription cycle: Provide monthly ($3.99) and annual ($59.99, save 30%) plans. Automatic renewal: will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of the current cycle. Cancellation policy: Cancel at any time through iTunes account settings; no refund will be made after renewal. Start your intelligent scanning and identification journey now! Privacy Commitment: We never collect your scans or identifications, and all data processing complies with international privacy standards such as GDPR and CCPA. Your AI queries are processed anonymously to protect your identity. For the full policy, please visit the official website. Privacy Policy:https://cdelitewealth.com/pixqrprivacypolicy.html Terms of Use:https://cdelitewealth.com/pixqrtermsOfService.html

Screenshots

QuStory4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader at weekly against QuStory's every 4 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. QuStory sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuStory ships an update every 4 weeks, QR Code Reader weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QuStory versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuStoryQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (16 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer玉仁 王Elite Wealth Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

QuStory

Subscriptions8
  • VIP Membership(Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • QUSTORY VIP Member(Weekly)$6.997 Days
  • VIP Membership(Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • QUSTORY Subscription(Weekly)7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QUSTORY VIP Member(Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • QUSTORY Subscription(Monthly)1 Month trial$29.991 Month
  • QUSTORY VIP Member(Yearly)$149.991 Year
  • QUSTORY Subscription(Yearly)1 Year trial$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • topup 4.99 USD$4.99
  • topup 9.99 USD$9.99
  • topup 9.99 USD (limit 1 time/month)$9.99
3 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$59.991 Year

Questions

Is QuStory free?
QuStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuStory or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither QuStory nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuStory or QR Code Reader?
QuStory ships an update every 4 weeks, and QR Code Reader weekly. Most recently, QuStory was updated on October 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 30, 2026.

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