QRCodeReader vs World Vista
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCodeReader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with this utility. Generate custom codes with watermarks and edit existing ones. All scanning and creation history is saved locally for offline access.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Create custom QR codes and barcodes
- Edit QR codes with watermarks
- Local storage for history
- Share codes with friends
- Supports multiple code formats
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- Quickly scan QR code or barcode - Create various QR codes or Barcode, long press the QR code, edit it into your favorite style, such as add gif watermark photo - Scanning and creation records are stored locally and can be viewed without a network - Conveniently save the QR code or share it with friends Code formats supported include: QR code, EAN 13, EAN 8, Aztec, UPC-E, Code 128, ISBN13, PDF417, ISSN13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, ExtendedCode39, Code39Mod43, ITF14.
World Vista
This utility app functions as a comprehensive QR code assistant, enabling users to scan existing codes and generate new ones. It supports various QR code types and includes a history feature to store previously scanned codes for easy access.
- QR code scanning
- QR code creation
- Multiple QR code types
- History storage
- Website URL QR codes
- Contact information QR codes
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The whole planet fits in your pocket. Word Vista brings live views, 3D streets, and smart location tools together, so the world is always within reach. See it live Tap into Global Real Cam for live views from around the world, or open City Explorer to reach famous landmarks without the flight. Explore in 3D Walk unfamiliar streets through 3D Streets, and scan the entire planet in 3D Map — the world, explorable in depth. Capture & get around GPS Camera stamps every photo with where you stood, while Live Traffic shows road conditions before you head out. Everyday tools Keep Compass and World Time close at hand, so you always know your bearing and your hour. Wherever you're headed — or just dreaming of — Word Vista keeps the world one tap away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: World Vista at 4.5 against QRCodeReader's 4.0. QRCodeReader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
World Vista holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
QRCodeReader ships an update fortnightly, World Vista every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | QRCodeReader | World Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREEN CODE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | ICE PEAK NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
QRCodeReader
World Vista
In-app purchases
QRCodeReader
No in-app purchases
World Vista
No in-app purchases
