# Scan QR Code. vs SmartScanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scan QR Code. at 16K against SmartScanner's 1.2K. Scan QR Code. also leads on chart position (#27 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SmartScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SmartScanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan QR Code. against 4.7 for SmartScanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code. has 16K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Scan QR Code.'s written reviews are positive against 40% of SmartScanner's.

Scan QR Code. ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartScanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code. | SmartScanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code/id1639136627/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscanner-ai-measure-and-count/id1663170838/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 99 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) | [Top Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573223422) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code/id1639136627)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to quickly access information. Create and share your own QR codes for various purposes. Save and archive all scanned and created codes for future reference.

**Highlights:** QR Code Scanner, Create QR Codes, Barcode Scanner, Share QR Codes, Auto Scan, Archive Scanned Codes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $6.39 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Scan QR Code | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Scan QR Code | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Scan QR Code | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Scan QR Code | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Scan QR Code | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and accurate scanning
- 📚 Useful barcode scanning feature
- 🌟 Reliable and efficient
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🤔 Misleading free trial offers
- 🙄 Automatic recurring charges
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Camera connection issues
- Scanning errors or failures
- Subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Offer a free, ad-supported version
- Provide more transparent pricing
- Improve subscription management options
- Enhance security and privacy protections


### SmartScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscanner-ai-measure-and-count/id1663170838)

This app transforms your phone into a versatile scanning tool. Measure heights, lengths, and areas with precision using augmented reality. It also features automatic item counting, plant identification, text extraction, and QR code scanning.

**Highlights:** Height measurement, Precision ruler, Auto item counting, Area calculator, Plant identification, Text extraction, QR/Barcode scanner

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartScanner Premium (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| 基础订阅 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartScanner Premium (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 高级订阅 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartScanner Premium (weekly) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 基础季度订阅 | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| SmartScanner Premium (Yearly) | $65.99 | per year |
| SmartScanner Premium (1 Month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| SmartScanner Premium (1 Year) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $65.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent features
- ✨ Precision measurements
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free as advertised
- 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
- 🤖 Unreliable plant/object recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More measurement options
- Improved accuracy
- Reliable plant/object identification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code. free?

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

### Is SmartScanner free?

SmartScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code. or SmartScanner?

SmartScanner is rated higher. Scan QR Code. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while SmartScanner averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code. or SmartScanner have ads?

Neither Scan QR Code. nor SmartScanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code. or SmartScanner?

Scan QR Code. ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartScanner every 2 months. Most recently, Scan QR Code. was updated on November 8, 2026 and SmartScanner on November 7, 2026.

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