Comparison

QR Reader for iPhone vs ScanPro

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader for iPhone

This app functions as a versatile scanner, capable of reading QR codes, barcodes, business cards, and documents. It also allows for the creation of custom QR codes and provides features like auto-detect scanning and website security checks.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Document and business card scanning
  • Puzzle scanning
  • Database scanning
  • NFC scanning
  • QR code creation
Features
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The number #1 QR Code & Barcode Scanner worldwide — Download now for FREE! ◆ OVER 100 MILLION USERS ◆ All-in-one AI scanner: scan QR codes, barcodes, documents, urls, puzzles and business cards. PRODUCTS - Instant Product Search: Scan products to find prices, deals, coupons, recipes, and related Wikipedia articles or videos in seconds. HEALTH -Health & Ingredient Impact: Scan food and personal care products to instantly analyze ingredients and see their overall health impact.* EXPIRY TRACKER - Save Money & Reduce Waste: Track expiry dates for your groceries and household products. Get timely notifications before items go bad! PDF & DOCUMENT SCANNER - Smart Document Scanner: Turn your iPhone into a digital scanner with automatic edge detection and visual cleanup filters. - Sign, Annotate & Redact: Easily sign contracts, mark up notes, or blackout sensitive information. - AI Assistance: Chat with your documents! Search keywords, run OCR, summarize, translate, or rewrite text instantly. - Study & Learn: Turn any scanned document or textbook into quizzes and flashcards in seconds. CREATE & SHARE -Custom QR Generator: Create personalized QR codes and barcodes, then export them in high-resolution PNG or SVG formats. - Instant Sharing: Share results seamlessly via Email, Messages, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, X, and more. ADVANCED TOOLS - Database Scanner: Export and stream scanned barcode data directly to your server or API. - Business Card Scanner: Automatically capture and save business contacts directly to your phone. - CSV Data Export: Easily export your entire scan history to CSV files for seamless tracking and organization. PLAY - Puzzle & Game Scanner: Scan, solve, and play interactive puzzles. SAFETY FIRST - Link Previews: Preview and approve website links before opening them. --------------- TAPMEDIA ONE SUBSCRIPTION Provides full access to the TapMedia ONE app bundle for the duration of the subscription. Subscription Length: Monthly (includes a 3 day free trial). DATABASE SCANNER SUBSCRIPTION Provides unrestricted access to Database Scanner features for the duration of the subscription. Subscription Length: Monthly (includes a 3 day free trial). TERMS & RENEWAL DETAILS: Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, identifying the cost of the renewal. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. All prices are subject to change without notification. Promotional pricing is temporary and cannot be applied retroactively to previous purchases. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. To avoid being charged, cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the trial or current billing period ends via your iTunes Account settings: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm --------------- *Health insights for informational purposes only; not medical or dietary advice.

About

ScanPro

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various data types like links, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Manage your scan history, save favorites, and create custom codes with a user-friendly interface. Supports multiple formats and offers features like image scanning and flashlight integration.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Scan from images
  • Manage scan history
  • Save favorites
  • Wi-Fi connection via QR
  • Dark and light mode
Features
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Welcome to QR Code Reader - Code Scanner, the ultimate app for decoding QR codes and barcodes effortlessly! With our feature-rich application, you can simplify code decoding, scanning, and creation of QR codes seamlessly. Whether you need to share encoded content, explore various data types like texts, links, contacts, emails, or locations, our app has you covered. Easily manage your scan history, archive important scans, and conveniently search through your scan history. Save crucial data as favorites for quick access. Decode diverse QR code formats, including texts, URLs, ISBNs, contacts, calendars, emails, and locations. Key Features: Universal Code Support: Scan and generate QR codes and barcodes across multiple formats. Lightning-Fast Scanning: Swift and accurate decoding for rapid results. Image Scanning: Extract information effortlessly from images stored on your device. Flashlight Support: Illuminate dark environments for seamless scanning. Scan History: Archive and conveniently search your scan history. Favorites: Save crucial data for immediate access. Versatile Code Types: Decode diverse QR code formats: text, URLs, ISBN, calendars, emails, and locations. Web Page Integration: Automatically launch relevant web pages when scanning barcodes. Wi-Fi Connection: Effortlessly connect to Wi-Fi networks via QR codes. Code Generation: Create personalized QR and 2D barcodes from text, links, or contact information. Clipboard Functionality: Copy scanned content effortlessly to the clipboard. Browser Settings: Choose your preferred browser for website launches. Colorful QR Codes: Generate eye-catching, vibrant QR codes. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design ensures seamless navigation. Swift Code Reading: Decode barcodes and QR codes promptly and accurately. Dark and Light Mode: Customize the interface according to your preferences. Multi-Language Support: Available in 47 languages for a diverse user base. Share App Feature: Share the app easily with friends and family. Rate and Feedback: Provide valuable feedback on the App Store. Why Choose QR Code Reader - Code Scanner? Effortless Code Decoding: Our app is designed to make code scanning a breeze, providing you with instant results. Whether you are scanning a QR code to access a website, connect to a Wi-Fi network, or save contact information, QR Code Reader - Code Scanner does it all with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Enhanced User Interface: We've revamped our UI to ensure a more intuitive and enjoyable experience. Navigate through the app with ease and enjoy a visually appealing design that makes scanning fun and efficient. Advanced Scanning Engine: With our improved scanner engine, you can expect faster and more accurate results. Our app quickly recognizes and decodes various QR code and barcode formats, saving you time and effort. Comprehensive Scan Management: Keep track of all your scans with our detailed scan history feature. Archive important scans and mark them as favorites for quick access. Searching through your scan history has never been easier. Versatile Code Generation: Not only can you scan codes, but you can also create your own. Generate custom QR codes and 2D barcodes for personal or professional use. Share your generated codes with ease. Global Accessibility: Our app supports 47 languages, making it accessible to users all around the world. Share the convenience of QR Code Reader - Code Scanner with friends and family, regardless of their language. Customizable Settings: Personalize your scanning experience with options to choose your preferred browser for web page launches, enable dark or light mode, and generate colorful QR codes. Continuous Improvements: We are committed to enhancing our app based on user feedback. Rate us on the App Store and let us know how we can make your scanning experience even better. Download QR Code Reader - Code Scanner today and revolutionize the way you decode information!

Screenshots

QR Reader for iPhone4 screens
ScanPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Reader for iPhone at 4.7 against ScanPro's 4.1. QR Reader for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 16) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). ScanPro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Reader for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ScanPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Reader for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of QR Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 82% of ScanPro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, ScanPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
QR Reader for iPhone versus ScanPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPhoneScanPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4M ratings) — better4.1 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4M — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdAdvanced Apps Bangladesh Limited

Customer experience

QR Reader for iPhone

All ratings1,426,649 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,069 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.4%

ScanPro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

QR Reader for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Thumbnail issues and unwanted app attachments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Create QR codes
  • Add contact information to phone
  • Improve PDF handling
  • Fix puzzle scanning feature
  • Add dark mode option

ScanPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Reader for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Database Scanner (1 month)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • QR Reader PRO (one-time fee)$2.99
1 purchases

ScanPro

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$9.99

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPhone free?
QR Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanPro free?
ScanPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPhone or ScanPro?
QR Reader for iPhone is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while ScanPro averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPhone or ScanPro have ads?
Both QR Reader for iPhone and ScanPro show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone or ScanPro?
QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and ScanPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanPro on June 22, 2026.

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