QR Code Reader & Code Scanner vs SnapQR
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
SnapQR
This utility scans QR codes and barcodes, providing detailed information and search results from popular online retailers. It supports numerous formats, allows for the generation of QR codes, and offers advanced features like CSV export and custom search selections. The app prioritizes performance and security with features like Chrome Custom Tabs and Google Safe Browsing.
- Scan all popular barcode and QR code formats
- Generate QR codes for sharing data
- Search product and price details on Amazon, eBay, Google
- Add calendar events and read VCards
- Utilize Chrome Custom Tabs with Google Safe Browsing
- Scan from images and use zoom/flashlight
- Export scan history to CSV
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Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly to open links, discover product information, compare prices, share contact details, and get more from everyday codes—all for free. SnapQR helps you: • Scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or images • Check product details and search Amazon, eBay, Google, or custom websites • Open URLs, join Wi-Fi networks, add calendar events, and read contact cards • Scan reliably in low light with flashlight support and zoom • Create QR codes for links, contacts, Wi-Fi, and other information • Save unlimited scan history, add notes, and export records as CSV • Protect yourself with safer link loading and Google Safe Browsing Point your camera at a code, or choose an image from your device. SnapQR recognizes common 1D and 2D formats and lets you act on the result immediately. Create a QR code from your own information, then display or share it for another device to scan. Supported formats include QR, EAN, UPC, JAN, GTIN, ISBN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, and GS1 DataBar. Whether you are shopping, sharing contact information, connecting to Wi-Fi, organizing products, or managing small-business inventory, SnapQR keeps scanning simple and useful. Download SnapQR and scan with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnapQR at 100% against QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's 53%. SnapQR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SnapQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapQR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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 100% of SnapQR's.
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, SnapQR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Code Scanner | SnapQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (46K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShopSavvy, Inc. | Puzzle Mania Studio |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
SnapQR
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
SnapQR
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
SnapQR
- Remove Ads$12.99
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