Comparison

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

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

Head to head
About

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

Create sparkling drawings with a glitter pen. Add glitter effects to your photos or save your creations to your device. Share your glitter art via email or save it to your photo library.

Highlights
  • Draw with glitter pen
  • Sparkling and twinkling drawings
  • Add glitter to photos
  • Save drawings to Photos
  • Send drawings via email
Features
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Touch the screen to draw with a glitter 'pen'. - Your drawing sparkles and twinkles! - Draw glitter on top of pics from your device - Save glitter drawings to Photos, or send as email ================================ Want a new feature? Get in touch. This is just a v1, who knows where this could go? Btw, sorry for the bad screenys- I'm not too hot at drawing :(. Send me ur drawings and I'll put them on instead. lol! --------------------------------------------------------- NOT WORKING? There's a crash bug with iOS4. This is to do with iOS4, not the app, BUT we're working on a fix ;) Watch for the FREE UPDATE in 2-3 days and all will be fixed!!! Thanks to everyone who's been so supportive- you're AWESOME!!! ---------------------------------------------------------

About

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

This utility app quickly scans all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes. It allows for the generation of personalized QR codes using AI and provides access to product details on major online retailers. The app supports scanning in low light conditions and saves your scan history.

Highlights
  • Scans all standard 1D and 2D code types
  • Generates personalized QR codes with AI
  • Scans and views product details online
  • Rapid scanning and low-light support
  • Scan history saved
  • Internet not required for scanning
Features
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!1 screens
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at 80% against GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s 27%. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 29 months). GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of GLITTER DRAW FREE!!'s written reviews are positive against 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
GLITTER DRAW FREE!! versus QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLITTER DRAW FREE!!QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (30 ratings)4.7 (140K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.9% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30140K — better
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndigo Penguin LimitedMixerBox Inc.

Customer experience

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

All ratings30 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative61.1%

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

All ratings140,238 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.3%

User reviews

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Ability to add glitter/stars to drawings
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🔍 Limited color options
  • 💤 Lack of advanced drawing tools
  • 🎨 Glitter/stars not as sparkly as expected

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

From 140K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
  • 👍 Helpful for finding product info
  • 👍 Works well with self-generated codes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8 devices
  • Drawings not saving properly
  • Glitter/stars disappearing after saving

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color options
  • Ability to save drawings
  • Improved glitter/star effects
  • Additional drawing tools and features

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scanning performance
  • Incorrect product information displayed
  • Subscription issues/inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
  • Improved history/search functionality
  • More compatibility with obscure/custom codes

In-app purchases

None

GLITTER DRAW FREE!!

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Subscriptions9
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is GLITTER DRAW FREE!! free?
GLITTER DRAW FREE!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is rated higher. GLITTER DRAW FREE!! averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 from 140K ratings.
Do GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App have ads?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; GLITTER DRAW FREE!! does not.
Which is updated more often, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
GLITTER DRAW FREE!! ships an update every 29 months, and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, GLITTER DRAW FREE!! was updated on November 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App on November 9, 2026.

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