Comparison

QR Reader for iPad vs QR Pro

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader for iPad

This app functions as a versatile scanner, capable of reading QR codes, barcodes, and even documents. It offers features like browsing deals, sharing scanned content, and creating QR codes, all with an intuitive auto-detect scanning mechanism.

Highlights
  • Scans QR codes and barcodes
  • PDF Scanner
  • Scan & Share photos and files
  • Auto-detect scanning
  • Create your own QR codes
  • Integrated web browser
Features
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The most simple & easy QR Reader - download now for FREE. Now scans QR codes, barcodes, documents and puzzles. FEATURES - Scans QR codes and barcodes - Browse deals & coupons - PDF Scanner - turns your iPad into a digital scanner - Search by keyword - Scan & Share - scan and share photos & files - Auto-detect scanning. Simply point & hold! - Share using email, MMS, Facebook or Twitter. - Create your own QR codes - Approve websites before visiting them. - Export your scans by CSV - Integrated web browser - Integrated map viewer ------------------------------------ TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm --------------------------------------------------- DATABASE SCANNER SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive unrestricted access to Database Scanner for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

About

QR Pro

This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.

Highlights
  • Ad-free scanning
  • Privacy-focused
  • No in-app purchases
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against QR Reader for iPad's 3. QR Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). QR Reader for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. QR Reader for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Reader for iPad against 4.5 for QR Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of QR Reader for iPad's written reviews are positive against 73% of QR Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPad ships an update every 6 months, QR Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Reader for iPad versus QR Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPadQR Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27K ratings) — better4.5 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K29K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdCrypto Inc.

Customer experience

QR Reader for iPad

All ratings26,566 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative40.8%

QR Pro

All ratings28,948 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews587 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.4%

User reviews

QR Reader for iPad

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • 📱 Works well on both iPhone and iPad
  • 🔍 Accurate QR code detection
  • 💡 Ability to create custom QR codes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • 💰 Subscription model with limited free trial
  • 🔍 Inconsistent QR code scanning performance
  • 📤 Difficulty exporting scan history
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

QR Pro

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Instant scanning
  • 💡 Supports various code types
  • 🔒 No privacy data collected
  • 🤗 Friendly and helpful staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
  • 🤔 Confusing reviews unrelated to the app
  • 💰 Concerns about data collection and in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

QR Reader for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch after latest update
  • Scanning issues on older iPad models
  • Compatibility problems with certain QR codes
  • Unreliable connection to external websites

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scan history management
  • Integration with popular apps and services
  • More customization options for QR code creation

QR Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Inability to read or open scanned codes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save scanned QR codes
  • More advanced scanning capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Reader for iPad

Subscriptions2
  • Database Scanner Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPad free?
QR Reader for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPad or QR Pro?
QR Reader for iPad is rated higher. QR Reader for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while QR Pro averages 4.5 from 29K ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPad or QR Pro have ads?
QR Reader for iPad shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPad or QR Pro?
QR Reader for iPad ships an update every 6 months, and QR Pro weekly. Most recently, QR Reader for iPad was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR Pro on October 14, 2026.

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