Flashlight ¤ vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashlight ¤
Transform your device into a powerful and bright LED flashlight. Offers adjustable strobe and blinking modes for various needs. Enjoy a visually appealing interface with this essential lighting tool.
- Brightest LED flashlight
- Convenient on/off switch
- Adjustable strobe/blinking mode
- Stunning graphics
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Flashlight ¤ instantly turns your iPhone into a REAL brightest flashlight! The ultimate lighting tool that takes full advantage of the iPhone X LED light. Strobe/Blinking Mode is also supported! Features: - Brightest Flashlight available - Guaranteed! - Convenient - Switch On/Off the light just like using a real flashlight - Strobe/Blinking Mode supported - Blinking frequency adjustable - Stunning graphics - This is the most beautiful flashlight you can get in hand! Enjoy! Disclaimer: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease the battery life.
QR Code Reader
Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with your iPhone camera. Access your scan history, scan from photos, and use a flashlight for dark environments. Share your scanned items easily.
- Automatic camera activation
- Scan from photo library
- Scan history access
- Flashlight for low light
- Barcode scanning support
- Share scan history
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QR Code Reader for iPhone is a free and handy QR code scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts automatically when you launch the app. - Scan images directly from your photo library. - Quickly access your scan history. - Includes a light button for scanning in the dark. - Also supports barcode scanning. - Share your scan history list. * You can scan a large number of barcodes or QR codes and send them all at once. [Notes] Be sure to allow the QR Code Reader app to access your camera when you launch it. If the screen appears dark on startup, go to [Settings] → [Privacy & Security] → [Camera], and turn on [QR Code Reader].
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Flashlight ¤ at none against QR Code Reader's shown. Flashlight ¤ also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). QR Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (160K vs 4.1K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 160K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Flashlight ¤'s written reviews are positive against 84% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Flashlight ¤ ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Flashlight ¤ | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.1K ratings) | 4.7 (160K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews — better | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K | 160K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Healive Limited | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
Flashlight ¤
QR Code Reader
User reviews
Flashlight ¤
From 4.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright light
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 💡 Useful features (strobe, adjustable brightness)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work as expected
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💸 Ads disrupt usage
- 🤔 Not as bright as built-in flashlight
QR Code Reader
From 160K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 💡 Convenient features
- 🤖 Reliable and accurate scanning
- 🌟 Excellent overall experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 💰 Concerns about hidden costs
- 📋 Unclear instructions or information
Bugs and requests
Flashlight ¤
Reported bugs
3 issues- Randomly turns on or off
- Doesn't work on tablets
- Ads cause the light to turn off
Requested features
4 requests- More brightness settings
- Ability to lock the light on
- Colored light options
- Faster strobe
QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Scanning not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save and organize scanned data
- Integration with other apps or services
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Flashlight ¤
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Flashlight ¤ free?
Is QR Code Reader free?
Which has better reviews, Flashlight ¤ or QR Code Reader?
Do Flashlight ¤ or QR Code Reader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Flashlight ¤ or QR Code Reader?
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