QR Reader for iPhone vs QRious
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Document and business card scanning
- Puzzle scanning
- Database scanning
- NFC scanning
- QR code creation
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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.
QRious
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QRious is the QR code app that finally keeps everything in one place. Scan any QR code, create your own, and save them all to a clean, organized library you can search anytime. Most QR apps scan a code and forget it. QRious turns every QR code into something you can find, reuse, and share/organized into folders, complete with history. It's a QR scanner, generator, and library in one. SCAN ANYTHING • Scan QR codes instantly with a lightning fast scanner • Import and read QR codes straight from your Photos library • Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, add contacts, and more automatically CREATE YOUR OWN • Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard), email, SMS, phone, location, events, social profiles, app links, and plain text • Design your codes with custom colors, logos, and shapes • Make codes that match your brand or your style ORGANIZE LIKE NEVER BEFORE • Save every code you scan or create • Sort everything into folders • Search your full history to find any code in seconds • Never lose an important QR code again EXPORT & SHARE • Export in PNG, SVG, PDF, and JPEG • Print-ready vector files for posters, packaging, and business cards • Share instantly with anyone WHY QRIOUS? QR codes are everywhere, but most of them disappear after one scan. A menu, a Wi-Fi code, an event link, a contact, a business page, a ticket, a document. You open it once, then it gets lost in your browser history, screenshots, notes, messages, or camera roll. QRious gives every code a real place. Scan it once, and keep the information forever. Instead of scanning the same code again and again, QRious lets you save it, understand it, organize it, and return to it anytime. With QRious, every scan becomes reusable. Save what matters, organize your QR codes into folders, create your own QR codes, customize them, export them, and find them again when needed Whether you're a small business owner sharing menus or Wi-Fi, a creator linking your socials, a student organizing school codes, or someone who simply wants a cleaner way to manage QR codes, QRious keeps your whole QR world organized, reusable, and always within reach. QRIOUS PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full library experience: • All QR code types for scanning and creating • Up to 50 saved scans, generated codes, folders, and items per folder • Full customization: colors, logos, and shapes • Export in every format (PNG, SVG, PDF, JPEG) • Start with a 3-day free trial The free version includes URL scanning, your 5 most recent scans, 1 generated code, and 3 folders with 3 items each. Pro subscription: $7.99 USD/month or $59.99 USD/year after a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. Download QRious and turn your QR codes into an organized, reusable library today. QRious gives every QR code a permanent home. That's QRious don't you think? > Terms of Use: https://www.borealeinteractivestudio.com/terms/qrious/ > Privacy Policy: https://www.borealeinteractivestudio.com/privacy/qrious/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRious at none against QR Reader for iPhone's shown. QRious also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). QR Reader for iPhone's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. QR Reader for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and QRious sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, QRious every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader for iPhone | QRious |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 387 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Boreale Interactive Studio Inc. |
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
QRious
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Reader for iPhone
- 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
- QR Reader PRO (one-time fee)$2.99
QRious
- QRious Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Qrious Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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