QRCodeReader vs Stealth Shield
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.
Stealth Shield
This app provides a fast and stable virtual private network service with a one-click connection. It protects your privacy by not logging your activity and offers access to over 100 global network nodes for smooth internet access and fast downloads.
- One-click VPN connection
- Privacy protection, no logging
- 100+ global network nodes
- Smooth internet access
- Fast resource downloads
- Free web services access
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Fast and stable VPN service * One-click connection to quickly join the network * Protect your privacy, no logging * 100+ global network nodes * Smooth access to Internet information and fast download of network resources Download and experience free web services You can become a premium user by automatically renewing your subscription: 1 week plan, The first 3 days are free, then $2.99 /week 1 month plan, The first 7 days are free, then $9.99 /month 1 year plan, The first 1 month are free, then $59.99 /year - Payment will be credited to the iTunes account when the purchase is confirmed - Subscribe to automatic updates unless automatic updates are turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The renewal fee will be collected within 24 hours prior to the end of the period and the renewal fee will be determined - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and automatic renewals may close the user's account Settings after purchase - During the free trial, you can unsubscribe through the subscription Settings of your iTunes account.This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You can turn off automatic renewal of subscriptions through your iTunes account Settings.However, you cannot cancel it for the duration of the currently subscribed activity - Unused portions of the free trial period will be forfeited when users purchase a subscription Contact us: smartStar201@proton.me Privacy Policy: http://mastersvpn.info/privacy.html Terms of Service: http://mastersvpn.info/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stealth Shield at 100% against QRCodeReader's 50%. Stealth Shield also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). QRCodeReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Stealth Shield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QRCodeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stealth Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of QRCodeReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stealth Shield's.
QRCodeReader ships an update fortnightly, Stealth Shield every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCodeReader | Stealth Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GREEN CODE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Qiming Lianke Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
QRCodeReader
Stealth Shield
In-app purchases
QRCodeReader
No in-app purchases
Stealth Shield
- Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- yearly1 Month trial$59.991 Year









