Comparison

QR Code Reader vs QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan and generate various barcode formats, including QR codes. Access web links, make calls, send emails, and more directly from scanned data. Decode barcodes from photos and export your scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and other barcodes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decode barcodes from photos
  • Access web links and maps
  • Add contacts and calendar events
  • Export scan history
  • Continuous scanning (in-app purchase)
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The most powerful yet simple to use QR Code reader and generator. * QuickMark is Google's recommended barcode reader and selected partner for Google's Favorite Places campaign! http://Qck.mk/N9fLa Simply launch QuickMark, locate the barcode within the camera viewfinder to read its contents. Supported barcode formats: - 2D barcodes: QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code. - 1D barcodes: EAN8/13 (Products, Books), Code 39 (Bills), Code 128 (Packages). Things you can do by reading a QR Code: - Access a web link - Make a phone call - Send an email - Add a phone contact - Navigate Google Maps to a specific POI - Add event to Calendar - Supports Structured Append barcodes Other notable features: * Decode barcode images from Photo Album * Send scanned results to connected MAC on same LAN via Wi-Fi * Preview web links and maps * Export scan history (.csv) to Dropbox * Continuous (bulk) scanning (In-App Purchase) * See how many times an URL or product barcode is scanned by QuickMark (only URL and 1D barcodes are sent to our servers for calculation) QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED

About

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your device's camera or photo gallery. Automatically detect and act on scanned information like URLs, phone numbers, and emails. Save, share, and search for product details with ease.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Automatic data detection (URL, phone, email)
  • Open links, make calls, send emails
  • Add contacts and calendar events
  • Scan from gallery images
  • Save and share scanned data
  • Search product information
Features
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QR Barcode Scanner will scan the QR code and the Barcode, at the fastest. To your iOS device, it is Indispensable app. QR Barcode Scanner is a Very Easy-to-Use application. After scanning the QR code and Barcode, be able to detect automatically, the, URL, Phone Number, E-mail Address. So you can easily access to the item that is detected automatically. For example, Open the browser, Make a call, Send a mail, Add to Contacts, Add to event on calendar, Copy to the clipboard. From the image in the gallery, being able to scan the QR code or Barcode. After the QR code or Barcode scanned, being able to display, save, and share. Scan the Barcode, be able to easily search the product information. [Compatible with the following barcodes] QR Code128 Code39 Code93 CodaBar EAN13 EAN8 ITF UPCA UPCE PDF417 Aztec DataMatrix URL Scheme: woodsmall-qrcode:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader at none against QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's shown. QR Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 13) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for QR Code Reader against 4.2 for QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 70 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 86% of QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader versus QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderQRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (70 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngleTech Inc.woodsmall inc.

Customer experience

QR Code Reader

All ratings70 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews475 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.5%

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to sign up or sign in
  • Scanning issues with barcodes on certain pages
  • Structured append feature not working reliably
  • Location-based QR code generation not functioning
  • Duplicate scans being recorded unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more barcode/QR code types
  • Implement batch export/CSV export functionality
  • Provide more customization options (e.g. scan sound)
  • Improve integration with other apps and services
  • Add an option to clear scan history selectively

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Continuous Scan$1.99
4 purchases

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • 6 months plan$1.996 Months
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$6.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner free?
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner have ads?
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner on October 26, 2026.

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