Comparison

QR Reader for iPhone vs QRode

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

QRode

Quickly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, share codes, and generate your own. Offers unlimited scans and generation features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan all kinds of QR codes
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Save scans in History
  • Share codes via social media
  • Generate your own QR code
  • Display QR codes and barcodes
Features
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Meet QRode Scanner app! We developed one of the fastest QR Scanners through the AppStore. QRode helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. Features: - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Share codes via social media - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen - Generate your own QR code ...and many others! Subscription Details: - You can subscribe for upgraded version with unlimited scans, generating your own scans and many other features. - Subscription options are: weekly, monthly, annually (with trials) - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links for your Terms of Services and Privacy Policy: https://quten-app.com/terms_scan.html https://quten-app.com/privacy_scan.html

Screenshots

QR Reader for iPhone4 screens
QRode4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Reader for iPhone and QRode both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of QR Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 33% of QRode's. QR Reader for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 118) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). QRode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 QRode sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Reader for iPhone against 4.6 for QRode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of QR Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 33% of QRode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, QRode weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
QR Reader for iPhone versus QRode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPhoneQRode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4M ratings) — better4.6 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4M — better118
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdQUTEN OU

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%

QRode

All ratings118 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

QRode

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
10 purchases

QRode

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Promo$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Promo with Trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
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  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Promo$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Promo Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly with Trial3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Yearly with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPhone free?
QR Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRode free?
QRode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPhone or QRode?
QR Reader for iPhone is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while QRode averages 4.6 from 118 ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPhone or QRode have ads?
QR Reader for iPhone shows ads; QRode does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone or QRode?
QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and QRode weekly. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and QRode on August 2, 2026.

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