# Days to Christmas vs QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner

Days to Christmas and QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Days to Christmas's written reviews are positive against 32% of QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's. Days to Christmas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On rating there is nothing between them.

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner is free to download; Days to Christmas costs $0.99 up front. QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Days to Christmas asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Days to Christmas against 4.5 for QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Days to Christmas's written reviews are positive against 32% of QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's.

Days to Christmas ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Days to Christmas | QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-to-christmas/id406347064/reviews) | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id1584764976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 19 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PJ COOK](https://appshunter.io/developer/381972019) | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) |

## What reviewers say

### Days to Christmas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-to-christmas/id406347064)

Easily count down the days until Christmas with this beautiful and simple application. Enjoy festive snow and sound effects, with options for app icon badging and lock screen widgets for a quick view.

**Highlights:** Day countdown, Snow and jingle sound effects, App icon badging, Lock screen widget, Simple and effective interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id1584764976)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Utilities, #107 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, including Wi-Fi access, product information, and URLs. Save and manage your codes, and even check lottery tickets. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced customization and unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Scan any QR code or barcode, Create custom QR codes for Wi-Fi, URLs, and more, Generate barcodes for products, Save and manage scanned codes, Scan lottery tickets, Customize QR code colors and backgrounds (Pro), Unlimited code creation and export (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR code reader | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced Standard | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite: 3 day-trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode and QR reader PLUS | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Pro: 3-day trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: Trial Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| QR & Barcode reader | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: 3 day-trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: 3 day-trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Top: 3 day-trial | $24.99 | per month |
| QR code reader | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Ultimate Lite | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| QR Scanner | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Useful for entrepreneurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 💰 Hidden subscription fees
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scanning not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Free scanning option
- Improved subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Days to Christmas free?

Days to Christmas costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Days to Christmas or QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner?

Days to Christmas and QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 23K ratings respectively.

### Do Days to Christmas or QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner have ads?

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner shows ads; Days to Christmas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Days to Christmas or QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner?

Days to Christmas ships an update every 5 months, and QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Days to Christmas was updated on June 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner on September 25, 2026.

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