# QR Reader for iPhone vs QRCode

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Reader for iPhone at 1.4M against QRCode's 13. QR Reader for iPhone also leads on chart position (#49 vs unranked). QRCode's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 78%). On price, rating, 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 QRCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for QRCode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 13, 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 88% of QRCode's.

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, QRCode monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader for iPhone | QRCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609/reviews) | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcode-qr-code-reader/id1602975444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [NBApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443534730) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader for iPhone

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Utilities, #139 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


### QRCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcode-qr-code-reader/id1602975444)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with an intuitive interface. Automatically save your scan history across Apple devices and create your own QR codes to share via various platforms. Access the scanner and history even faster with a home screen widget.

**Highlights:** QR code and barcode scanning, Automatic history saving, Cross-device history sync, QR code creation, Export and share QR codes, Home screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $8.99 | 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 QRCode free?

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

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

QR Reader for iPhone and QRCode are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4M and 13 ratings respectively.

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

Both QR Reader for iPhone and QRCode show ads.

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

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and QRCode monthly. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on September 24, 2026 and QRCode on September 16, 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.*