Comparison

Flashlight Ⓞ vs Quick QRCode Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flashlight Ⓞ

This utility app provides a bright and fast flashlight with adjustable LED brightness. It also includes an always-on compass and a mini-map for navigation in the dark. Additional features include strobe modes and an SOS signal.

Highlights
  • Brightest LED flashlight
  • Adjustable brightness control
  • Always-on compass
  • Built-in mini map
  • Strobe mode with 10 frequencies
  • SOS signal
Features
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Bright. Fast. Simple. The most elegant and functional flashlight app, ever! And it even goes with a compass, giving you the direction in the darkness. Don't miss it! New feature: • Built-in Mini Map, by tapping on the compass • LED brightness control • Full support for iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Features: • Brightest Flashlight instantly ON • Always-On compass • Strobe mode with 10 different frequencies • Built-in SOS signal • Intuitive and elegant UI design Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Quick QRCode Reader

Easily scan and generate various QR codes and barcodes, including UPC, EAN, and Code128. Features quick scanning with autofocus, photo scanning, and flashlight support. Save scanned data as contacts or open links directly.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Quick Scan mode with autofocus
  • Photo Scan mode
  • Flashlight support
  • Save scanned data
  • iCloud Backup
Features
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Quick QRCode is a fast QR code and barcode tool for daily use. Scan with the camera, import a photo, copy detected text, open links, save vCard contacts, and generate new codes from your own text. Key Features: - Fast camera scanning for QR codes and common barcodes - Photo import for codes already saved in your album - Multiple barcode detection with quick selection - Text recognition support for scanned images - QR code and barcode generation from typed text - Recent scan history for quick copy and reopen - Vibration and beep settings

Screenshots

Flashlight Ⓞ4 screens
Quick QRCode Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashlight Ⓞ at 89% against Quick QRCode Reader's 27%. Flashlight Ⓞ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashlight Ⓞ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flashlight Ⓞ has 31K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Flashlight Ⓞ's written reviews are positive against 27% of Quick QRCode Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, Quick QRCode Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Flashlight Ⓞ versus Quick QRCode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashlight ⓄQuick QRCode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31K ratings) — better4.0 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31K — better55
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#78 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONE App EssentialsDoItWell Application Ltd

Customer experience

Flashlight Ⓞ

All ratings30,701 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,992 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%

Quick QRCode Reader

All ratings55 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral27.3%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Flashlight Ⓞ

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Light not working on certain devices like iPhone 11
  • App freezing or locking up the phone

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to keep the light on while using other apps
  • Option to disable sound effects
  • Improved brightness control and customization

Quick QRCode Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Flashlight Ⓞ

No in-app purchases

None

Quick QRCode Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flashlight Ⓞ free?
Flashlight Ⓞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick QRCode Reader free?
Quick QRCode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flashlight Ⓞ or Quick QRCode Reader?
Flashlight Ⓞ is rated higher. Flashlight Ⓞ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Quick QRCode Reader averages 4.0 from 55 ratings.
Do Flashlight Ⓞ or Quick QRCode Reader have ads?
Quick QRCode Reader shows ads; Flashlight Ⓞ does not.
Which is updated more often, Flashlight Ⓞ or Quick QRCode Reader?
Flashlight Ⓞ ships an update every 3 months, and Quick QRCode Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Flashlight Ⓞ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quick QRCode Reader on September 21, 2026.

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