Comparison

QR Code Reader vs QRQR

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

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.

Highlights
  • QR Code Reader
  • Barcode Reader
  • Create QR Codes
  • Login and Data Transfer
  • Read History
  • Preview Websites
Features
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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.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
QRQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Reader versus QRQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderQRQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (70 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAngleTech Inc.arara inc.

Customer experience

QR Code Reader

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

QRQR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.0%

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

1 purchases

QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Continuous Scan$1.99
None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or QRQR?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while QRQR averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader or QRQR have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader nor QRQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or QRQR?
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, and QRQR every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on September 26, 2026 and QRQR on August 27, 2026.

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