Comparison

Qrafter vs Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qrafter

This app is a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes. It offers extensive customization options for code design, including logos and colors. Advanced features like encryption, URL safety checks, and inventory scanning make it a versatile solution for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Encrypt QR codes with password protection
  • URL safety check
  • Inventory scanner mode
  • Organize scan history with folders
Features
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The most powerful QR Code Scanner and Generator since 2011. Qrafter has everything you need to scan, create, and design QR Codes and barcodes. Trusted by millions of users, Qrafter's extensive feature set has been refined over the years. Key Features • Full English Support: Qrafter is fully localized in English for an intuitive and comfortable user experience. • Versatile Scanning: Swiftly and accurately scan QR Codes, Micro QR Codes, Data Matrix, Aztec Codes, PDF417, and a variety of barcodes. Scan codes from your Photos app, or scan multiple codes in the same session. • Custom QR Code Design: Design unique, eye-catching QR Codes with custom colors, logos, backgrounds, and styles for your brand, business, or personal use. • Comprehensive Code Generation: Create QR Codes, barcodes, and other formats for your business, personal use, or marketing campaigns. • Unique Features: QR Code compression and QR Code encryption with password protection set Qrafter apart from the rest. • History: Easily access and manage previously scanned or generated codes with the most customizable history feature. Organize codes into folders, synchronize across devices with iCloud, or store selected information locally on your device. History can also be secured with biometric authentication like Face ID. • Advanced Parsing: Qrafter smartly parses URLs, contact information, events, location data, email and SMS sending options, Wi-Fi connection details, and more, presenting the results in a user-friendly and meaningful manner. • URL Safety Check: Reveals the destination URL for short links, helping you detect potentially malicious content. • Passkey QR Code Support: Log in faster and more safely to websites that support passkeys, using QR Codes. • Auto Wi-Fi Connection: Scan a QR Code containing Wi-Fi network credentials and connect to the network automatically without manual entry. • Inventory Scanner Mode: Transform Qrafter into a customized inventory app. With each scan, Qrafter calls a custom API endpoint in the background. You can fully customize the API endpoint URL. • Optimized for iPad: Experience a fully custom user interface for iPad, perfect for educational institutions and professional use. Qrafter's iPad user interface is designed to make the best use of the larger screen, with full multitasking support. • Apple Watch Companion: Your history is on your wrist. Show a saved ticket, loyalty card or Wi-Fi code from the watch, page through the other formats of a code, and open it full screen. • VoiceOver Customizations: Qrafter is fully accessible and committed to providing a seamless experience for all users. With its VoiceOver customizations, visually impaired users can easily navigate, scan, and generate codes. Supported Code Types • 2D Codes: QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, PDF417 • Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited • Postal Barcodes: RM4SCC, IMb, Japan Post, KIX End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

Easily read and generate QR codes with this straightforward application. It allows for quick scanning of existing codes and the creation of new ones from text or URLs. All scanned and generated codes are conveniently stored in a history for later access.

Highlights
  • QR code reading
  • QR code generation
  • History management
  • Save and share generated codes
  • Immediate scanning upon launch
Features
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"QR code reader" is a very easy to read and generate the QR code. --Feature-- 1:Reading of the QR code 2:Generation of the QR code 3:Management of the history 1:Reading of the QR code You can immediately start reading after the application launch. Just reflect a QR code that you want to read on the screen, reading is complete. 2:Generation of the QR code You can create a QR code If you type your favorite characters and URL. you can save it with the text and share friends, family. 3:Management of the history Data generated and read data will look back.You can also easily removed when no longer needed. If the camera does not start, please set the following. [Setting]->[Privacy]->[Camera] It wants to turn ON the setting of the QR code. coding:アプリ開発マン

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code at none against Qrafter's 3. Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 73%). Qrafter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Qrafter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Qrafter's written reviews are positive against 83% of Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qrafter versus Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterFree QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better4.4 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanNAKAYUBI CORPORATION

Customer experience

Qrafter

All ratings3,992 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.6%

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

All ratings2,006 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

Qrafter

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of features
  • 🔒 Secure URL previewing
  • 📚 Useful history and batch scanning
  • 💡 Ability to create and customize QR codes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for various purposes
  • 🔒 No hidden fees or subscriptions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
  • 💡 Lack of advanced features
  • 🔋 Ads can be intrusive

Bugs and requests

Qrafter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 9.3.1 after October 2019 update
  • Issues with scanning QR codes from photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more barcode types
  • Apple Watch complication
  • Ability to embed photos in QR codes
  • Improved UI for QR code creation

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Trouble scanning certain QR codes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save or export scanned QR codes
  • Ability to scan multiple QR codes in succession
  • Customizable settings or preferences

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Qrafter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99
None

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code free?
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code?
Qrafter is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do Qrafter or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code have ads?
Qrafter shows ads; Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on October 2, 2026 and Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code on October 3, 2026.

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