Comparison

QR Reader for iPhone vs Lockey

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

Lockey

Features
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Lockey keeps your control of a sensitive document after you send it. Upload one time. Share many times. Track for all time. WHY LOCKEY IS DIFFERENT When you send a document by email or by chat, you lose control of the file. The other person can keep it, copy it and send it to more persons. Lockey does not send your file. Lockey sends a link to a protected view. HOW YOU USE IT 1. Add a document. Use the camera, the photo library or a file on your device. Then you set the four corners, you turn the page and you make the image straight. 2. Look at the scan. Lockey finds the sensitive fields, for example an ID number or a date of birth. You approve each field that you want to hide. 3. Make a link. Give the purpose, an expiry date, a maximum quantity of views and a password. 4. Send the link. The other person opens it in a browser or in the app. 5. Read the history. You see each view with the time, the device and the approximate location. WHAT THE OTHER PERSON RECEIVES - A view of the pages only. The person does not receive your file. - No download button. - A watermark in each page. It shows the name of the viewer, the purpose, the time and the identifier of the session. Our server puts the watermark into the image. The viewer cannot remove it. - No hidden fields. Lockey removes each field that you masked from the image. HOW YOU KEEP CONTROL - Stop a link immediately. - Stop a link for a short time, then start it again. - Set an expiry date and a maximum quantity of views. - Add a password. - Ask the viewer for a code that Lockey sends by email. - Make a different link for each person, with different conditions. WHAT YOU SEE - A record of each view, each download attempt and each refused entry. - The time, the device, the type of browser and the approximate city. - A message in the app when a person opens one of your documents. Push messages are optional. PRIVACY - Lockey encrypts your documents on the disk and on the network. - Lockey shows no advertisements and does not track you. - You can export your data. - You can delete your account in the app. Lockey then deletes your documents, your links and your records. HOW YOU SIGN IN Use Google, Apple or your telephone number. Lockey sends a code by SMS. There is no password for the account. WHERE LOCKEY IS USEFUL - A landlord, an agent or an employer asks for your ID. - A bank or an office asks for a certificate. - You send a contract to a client for examination. - You give a document to a person for one time only. Privacy policy: https://trylockey.com/privacy Terms: https://trylockey.com/terms

Screenshots

QR Reader for iPhone4 screens
Lockey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lockey at none against QR Reader for iPhone's 4. Lockey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). QR Reader for iPhone's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked). On price, 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

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. Lockey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QR Reader for iPhone versus Lockey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPhoneLockey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdSahil Patel

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

Lockey

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
None

Lockey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPhone free?
QR Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lockey free?
Lockey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Reader for iPhone or Lockey have ads?
QR Reader for iPhone shows ads; Lockey does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone or Lockey?
QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Lockey daily. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lockey on October 29, 2026.

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