# QR Reader for iPhone vs QR Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Reader for iPhone at free with in-app purchases against QR Maker's subscription. QR Reader for iPhone also leads on ratings volume (1.4M vs 150) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). QR Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 QR Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 QR Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 150, 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 80% of QR Maker's.

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, QR Maker fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader for iPhone | QR Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609/reviews)** | [4.6 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-maker-qr-code-generator/id6480269610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4M** | 150 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [SADIQUL AMIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738600824) |

## 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, #144 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


### QR Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-maker-qr-code-generator/id6480269610)

Easily generate and customize QR codes for various purposes, including social media, business, and WiFi. This app also features a powerful scanner and allows for advanced design options like GIF QR codes and custom templates.

**Highlights:** Create QR codes for links, social media, WiFi, and more, Access 250+ design templates, Design custom templates with logos and colors, Create animated GIF QR codes, Restyle existing QR codes, Scan multiple QR codes in batch mode, Built-in QR code and barcode scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $2.99 | per month |
| One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Life Time Purchase Plan | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Great app
- 🤩 Awesome
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🎨 Customizable QR codes

**What reviewers complain about**

- ♿️ Poor accessibility options
- 🐛 Template can't load
- 🐛 Server issues
- 🐛 Too many bugs
- 🐛 Wifi created is useless

**Reported bugs**

- 1st page can't download anything
- Server issues
- Force to give rating
- Wifi created is useless, too many bugs
- App no longer makes QR codes from web link or scan

**Requested features**

- Template options in the future
- Future advances
- More features in the future
- Template options in the future


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Reader for iPhone free?

QR Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Maker free?

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

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

QR Reader for iPhone is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while QR Maker averages 4.6 from 150 ratings.

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

QR Reader for iPhone shows ads; QR Maker does not.

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

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and QR Maker fortnightly. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Maker on September 25, 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.*