Comparison

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) vs FashWire

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 iPhone (Premium)

This app functions as a versatile scanner, capable of reading QR codes, barcodes, business cards, and documents. It also allows users to create their own QR codes and includes features for sharing scanned content and managing website visits.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • PDF document scanning
  • Scan and share photos, files, and money
  • Auto-detect scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Website approval before visiting
  • Export scans as CSV
Features
Currently charting
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The most simple & easy QR Reader. Now scans QR codes, barcodes, puzzles, business cards and documents. FEATURES - Scans QR codes and barcodes - PDF Scanner - turns your iPhone into a portable scanner - Scan to Share - scan and share photos, files & money - Auto-detect scanning. Simply point and 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 view

About

FashWire

Explore the newest fashion collections from over 300 designers worldwide. Browse by brand or curated selections, and discover trends by swiping through edits. Share your own style inspirations and outfits within the community.

Highlights
  • Discover fashion from 35+ countries
  • Browse by brand and curated collections
  • Swipe through latest trends
  • Share outfits and style inspirations
  • Shop latest collections
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Fashwire's must-have mobile app! Discover and stay current with the latest collections from 300+ inspiring emerging and established fashion designers from around the world. FEATURES: • Discover fashion from 35+ countries • Browse by brand + curated collection's • Swipe the Edit on the latest trends • Post a photo of your outfits and style inspirations in the MyWire Feature GET SOCIAL: To keep up to date with the latest news, don’t forget to join the Fashwire community! www.facebook.com/fashwire www.instagram.com/fashwire www.pinterest.com/fashwire www.twitter.com/fashwire https://www.linkedin.com/company/fashwire Download the FASHWIRE app to shop now!

Screenshots

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)4 screens
FashWire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FashWire at free against QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)'s paid. FashWire also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) costs $2.99 and FashWire $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FashWire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of FashWire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) ships an update every 5 months, FashWire every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) versus FashWire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPhone (Premium)FashWire
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.4 (211 ratings)4.9 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better110
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#21#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB68 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdThe Wires Platforms, Inc.

Customer experience

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)

All ratings208 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative19.1%

FashWire

All ratings110 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)

From 211 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Useful QR code creation feature
  • 🔒 Reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and compatibility issues
  • 🔋 Concerns about battery consumption
  • 💡 Lack of advanced features (e.g., barcode scanning, VCard support)

FashWire

From 110 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Great for discovering new designers
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
  • 💡 Intuitive design and enjoyable shopping experience
  • 🛍️ "Buy Now" button links directly to product
  • 🤩 Fun and engaging way to shop

Bugs and requests

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when tapping on created QR codes
  • Issues with transparency option when creating barcodes
  • Limitations in the 'create' mode (e.g., unable to use all shapes and colors)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add barcode scanning support
  • Implement VCard support
  • Improve accessibility and labeling
  • Provide more customization options for created QR codes

FashWire

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)

No in-app purchases

None

FashWire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) free?
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FashWire free?
FashWire costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or FashWire?
FashWire is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while FashWire averages 4.9 from 110 ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or FashWire have ads?
Neither QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) nor FashWire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or FashWire?
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) ships an update every 5 months, and FashWire every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) was updated on October 26, 2026 and FashWire on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or FashWire?
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) currently peaks at #21 in the App Store charts, and FashWire at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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