# QR Reader for iPhone vs ScanPro

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 (#54 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader for iPhone | ScanPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Advanced Apps Bangladesh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172145529) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Utilities, #147 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Database Scanner (1 month) | $0.99 | per month |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Reader PRO (one-time fee) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent service
- 🔍 Accurate scanning
- 🤝 Helpful staff
- 🏆 Great experience
- 🕰️ Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Subscription-based model
- 🚫 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🐌 Slow or unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing information about pricing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ScanPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*