# QR Code Reader & Code Scanner vs Simple Scan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scan at none against QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's 6. Simple Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Simple Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Code Scanner has 46K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simple Scan's.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader & Code Scanner | Simple Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (46K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-code-scanner/id388175979/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 209 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShopSavvy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327762559) | [Jian Yih Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/993496554) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader & Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-code-scanner/id388175979)

Easily scan QR codes and product barcodes to find the best prices and reviews. This app also allows you to generate custom QR codes for various information types and save your scan history.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes, Scan product barcodes, QR code generator, Save scan history, Share scanned codes, Create QR codes for URLs, text, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Excellent service
- 👍 Friendly and accommodating staff
- 🚀 Scans QR codes quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches or bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific scanned items
- 🔍 Inconsistent scanning results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to open scanned links
- Inability to delete or remove the app from browser
- Scanning issues with certain QR codes

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove ads
- Improved scanning accuracy and reliability
- Search functionality for scanned items
- History or log of previous scans


### Simple Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-scan-qr-code-reader-and-barcode-scanner-app-free/id1039787373)

This utility app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes, offering features like automatic link opening, bulk scanning, and sound/vibration feedback. It also allows scanning from photos and saves your scan history for easy access.

**Highlights:** QR code and barcode scanning, Automatic link opening, Bulk scan mode, Scan from photos/albums, Scan history, Vibrate/beep on scan

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader & Code Scanner free?

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Scan free?

Simple Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Code Scanner or Simple Scan?

Simple Scan is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while Simple Scan averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader & Code Scanner or Simple Scan have ads?

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner shows ads; Simple Scan does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*