QR Reader for iPad vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scans QR codes and barcodes
- PDF Scanner
- Scan & Share photos and files
- Auto-detect scanning
- Create your own QR codes
- Integrated web browser
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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
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Scan all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes quickly and easily. Generate custom QR codes with AI and view product details directly from scans. Works offline and in low light conditions, with scan history saved for convenience.
- Scans all standard 1D and 2D codes
- Generates personalized QR codes with AI
- Scans and views product details online
- Rapid scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- Scan history saved
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at every 2 weeks against QR Reader for iPad's every 6 months. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 54%) and ratings volume (140K vs 27K). QR Reader for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Reader for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Reader for iPad against 4.7 for QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of QR Reader for iPad's written reviews are positive against 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's.
QR Reader for iPad ships an update every 6 months, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader for iPad | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (27K ratings) | 4.7 (140K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27K | 140K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | MixerBox Inc. |
Customer experience
QR Reader for iPad
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
User reviews
QR Reader for iPad
From 27K App Store ratingsWhat 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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App
From 140K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Helpful for finding product info
- 👍 Works well with self-generated codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent scanning performance
- Incorrect product information displayed
- Subscription issues/inability to cancel
Requested features
3 requests- Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
- Improved history/search functionality
- More compatibility with obscure/custom codes
In-app purchases
QR Reader for iPad
- Database Scanner Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Remove Ads$2.99
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.297 Days
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
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- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription$2.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription$3.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription$8.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.491 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$13.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$14.991 Month
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial3 variants$15.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$16.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$17.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$18.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$20.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$21.996 Months
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$23.491 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$23.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription$39.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$129.991 Year
- Remove Ads Lifetime$17.99
Questions
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