Comparison

QR Reader for iPad vs QR Reader for mobile

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 Reader for mobile

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Supports 25 scanning formats
  • Share codes via email and social media
  • PIN Lock security
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The most easy and fast QR Reader! Our app could help you read QR code and Barcode information easily and fastly! Come on to download for FREE! FEATURES: - Scan or create QR codes from your phone - Scan barcodes to browse product and coupons - 25 scanning format supported - Create your own QR codes and Barcode - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. - PIN Lock supported - Siri Shortcuts: Scan fastly with Siri Shortcuts Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy.html Support Information: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/support-information.html

Screenshots

QR Reader for mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Reader for mobile at none against QR Reader for iPad's shown. QR Reader for mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). QR Reader for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 9.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 and QR Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 4.6 for QR Reader for mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of QR Reader for iPad's written reviews are positive against 71% of QR Reader for mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPad ships an update every 6 months, QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Reader for iPad versus QR Reader for mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPadQR Reader for mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30K ratings)4.6 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdBL Ltd

Customer experience

QR Reader for iPad

All ratings26,566 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews590 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.3%

QR Reader for mobile

All ratings9,803 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative26.5%

User reviews

QR Reader for iPad

From 30K 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 Reader for mobile

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High-quality product
  • 🚀 Prompt delivery
  • 😊 Excellent customer service
  • 🤝 Great exchange experience
  • 🍔 Delicious food

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive
  • 🐛 Functionality issues
  • 📥 Unauthorized charges

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 Reader for mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version option
  • Improved cancellation process
  • More product information

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
3 purchases

QR Reader for mobile

Subscriptions3
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • QR Reader Pro for iPhone3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPad free?
QR Reader for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPad or QR Reader for mobile?
QR Reader for mobile is rated higher. QR Reader for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while QR Reader for mobile averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPad or QR Reader for mobile have ads?
QR Reader for iPad shows ads; QR Reader for mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPad or QR Reader for mobile?
QR Reader for iPad ships an update every 6 months, and QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Reader for iPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and QR Reader for mobile on October 20, 2026.

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