QR Code Reader vs QRQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
QRQR
This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.
- QR Code Reader
- Barcode Reader
- Create QR Codes
- Login and Data Transfer
- Read History
- Preview Websites
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.1 against QRQR's 2.8. QR Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%) and ratings volume (70 vs 8). QRQR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRQR asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 70 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QRQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (70 ratings) — better | 2.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 56.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.8 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AngleTech Inc. | arara inc. |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QRQR
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
QRQR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
- Continuous Scan$1.99
QRQR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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