# QR Reader for iPhone vs Altruize

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Reader for iPhone at 1.4M against Altruize's 12. QR Reader for iPhone also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). Altruize's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Altruize sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Reader for iPhone against 4.6 for Altruize. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of QR Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Altruize's.

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Altruize every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader for iPhone | Altruize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altruize/id1499909184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Altruize, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499909183) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader for iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Utilities, #164 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


### Altruize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altruize/id1499909184)

Easily track, record, and verify volunteer activities to prove your impact with less paperwork. Set goals, get reminders, and see your skill development through journaling and career cluster analysis. Organizations can manage volunteer data and connections with various subscription options.

**Highlights:** Track volunteer activities, Verify volunteer hours, Generate impact reports, Journal volunteering experiences, See skill development, Set volunteering goals, Receive reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Member Links | $9.99 | per month |
| 50 Members Links | $17.99 | per month |
| 100 Members Links | $25.99 | per month |
| 200 Member Links | $33.99 | per month |
| 500 Member Links | $69.99 | per month |
| 1000 Member Links | $99.99 | per month |
| One Report Token | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10 Token Pack | $99.99 | 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 Altruize free?

Altruize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPhone or Altruize?

QR Reader for iPhone is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Altruize averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do QR Reader for iPhone or Altruize have ads?

Both QR Reader for iPhone and Altruize show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone or Altruize?

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Altruize every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Altruize on October 29, 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.*