QR Code Reader & Code Scanner vs Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
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.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan product barcodes
- QR code generator
- Save scan history
- Share scanned codes
- Create QR codes for URLs, text, and more
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The easiest, best and only choice if you want a QR Code and Barcode Reader. Now get the best prices and reviews when you scan a product barcode. QR Code Reader and Scanner includes the following: Barcode scanner Fast Scanner Code Reader UPC Scanner QR Scanner QR Reader Code Scan Our QR code reader is best QR code scanning app and now includes a barcode scanner too! Complete Scanner Features: - Scan a QR code - Scan a product barcode - Save your scans in History - Search your saved scans - Share codes via SMS, Email, Twitter, and Facebook - Save codes to Photos - Print a QR code - Display a QR code and a UPC barcode on screen - Mobile Reader - QR code Generator The ShopSavvy QR code reader is consistent rated the best iPhone app to scan QR Codes. With ShopSavvy you get a fast scanner and a scanner. No gimmicks or games! Also includes a complete QR Code Generator Create your own QR codes for: URLs, Phone Numbers, Text Notes, Locations, Email Addresses, Contacts, SMS Messages, Calendar Events, and Wireless Networks. http://shopsavvy.com
Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner
This app scans QR codes and barcodes quickly, allows you to create your own codes, and manages 2FA authentication codes. It offers a full scan history, export options, and iCloud sync for a streamlined workflow.
- Fast QR code and barcode scanning
- Create custom QR codes
- Manage 2FA authentication codes
- Full scan history
- Export scanned results to CSV
- iCloud sync and backup
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QR Scanner & Authenticator is more than a basic QR code reader. Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds, create your own QR codes, save scan history, export results whenever you need them, and manage 2FA authentication codes in one place. Perfect for everyday use and for users who need more than the built-in iPhone scanner. Features: • Fast QR code and barcode scanning • Batch scan multiple codes • Create QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, phone numbers, and more • Manage 2FA authentication codes • Full scan history • Export scanned results to CSV • Easy sharing • iCloud sync and backup • Simple, lightweight, and easy to use Great for: • Product and barcode scanning • Event check-ins • Inventory and business workflows • Saving Wi-Fi credentials • Managing authentication codes • Sharing links and contact details Download QR Scanner & Authenticator and turn scanning and code management into a faster, more organised workflow. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Subscribing to QR Reader gives you unlimited access to the app. Subscription options include 1-week with a 3-day free trial, 1-year with a 3-day free trial, or lifetime purchase. Subscriptions with free trials will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the time of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current period. For any suggestions or questions, please feel free to reach out to us at iwillsro@gmail.com. Our terms and conditions can be found here. https://iwill.sk/policy https://iwill.sk/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code Reader & Code Scanner at 46K against Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner's 293. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 53%). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for QR Code Reader & Code Scanner against 4.3 for Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Code Scanner has 46K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner's.
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Code Scanner | Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (46K ratings) | 4.3 (293 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46K — better | 293 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ShopSavvy, Inc. | iWill s.r.o. |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner
Bugs and requests
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to open scanned links
- Inability to delete or remove the app from browser
- Scanning issues with certain QR codes
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to remove ads
- Improved scanning accuracy and reliability
- Search functionality for scanned items
- History or log of previous scans
Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
- QR Code Reader Pro$1.997 Days
- QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- QR Code Reader Pro$3.991 Month
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- QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QR Code Reader Pro$34.991 Year
- QR Code Reader Pro$49.991 Year
Freebie QR Code Reader Scanner
- One week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- One year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
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