AirMicroPad vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirMicroPad
View and save images from wireless microscopes like AirMicro and ProScope Mobile. Ideal for skin checks and educational purposes, it connects to your device via Wi-Fi for live video and image capture.
- Live video display
- Still image capture
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Adjustable resolution
- Supports multiple devices
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This application is for wireless microscope "AirMicro" and also "ProScope Mobile". It can display and preserve a picture captured with "AirMicro" and "ProScope Mobile" as well. Please use them for skin-check and education,etc. Made by Scalar Corporation, the original inventors of handheld microscopy, the AirMicro App and AirMicroPad App are made for the Scalar AirMicro and Bodelin ProScope Mobile, the first wireless handheld microscopes made specifically for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The AirMicro App allows the AirMicro/ProScope Mobile hardware to view live video and capture still images directly into the photo library on your Apple Mobile device. Combined with the hardware the AirMicro creates it's own WiFi network so it can be used on as many as 253 Apple Mobile Devices simultaneously. The image fills the screen and resolution can be adjusted from QVGA to VGA. Simple to use yet robust for an entire classroom, clinic or CSI team to use in the field, AirMicro and ProScope Mobile have set a new level for true mobile scientific discovery. The AirMicro Handheld Microscope is sold and distributed exclusively in Japan and Asia by Scalar Corporation http://www.scalar.co.jp/ The ProScope Mobile is sold and distributed exclusively in North America by US partner Bodelin Technologies http://www.bodelin.com/proscopehr/proscope_mobile/
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
This utility app quickly scans all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes. It allows for the generation of personalized QR codes using AI and provides product details from online retailers. Offline scanning and a flashlight feature are included for convenience.
- Scans all standard 1D and 2D code types
- Generates personalized QR codes with AI
- Scans and views product details online
- Rapid scanning
- Offline scanning supported
- Flashlight for dark scanning
- Scan history saved
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at 80% against AirMicroPad's 33%. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). AirMicroPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AirMicroPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AirMicroPad's written reviews are positive against 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's.
AirMicroPad ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirMicroPad | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (140K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 80.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 140K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCALAR CORP. | MixerBox Inc. |
Customer experience
AirMicroPad
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Bugs and requests
AirMicroPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent scanning performance
- Incorrect product information displayed
- Subscription issues/inability to cancel
Requested features
3 requests- Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
- Improved history/search functionality
- More compatibility with obscure/custom codes
In-app purchases
AirMicroPad
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
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- Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$15.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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