QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) vs Shoppers Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Shoppers Lists
Organize your shopping with this intuitive app. Features smart input, customizable sorting, and easy sharing options. Automatically calculates total cost and integrates with your calendar.
- Smart input for faster item entry
- Sortable list items by name, status, brand, or store
- Share lists as image, PDF, or CSV
- Automatic cost calculation
- Schedule shopping events to calendar
- Multiple color themes
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Shoppers lists is an easy-to-use app to get shopping organized. Features: ~ Easy to use with self-explaining interface. ~ Built-in smart Input feature makes input of shopping items easier and faster. ~ Swipe to delete list item. ~ Shopping list items are sortable by their name, if they are done or not, their brands, and which store to buy from. ~ 4 color themes to choose from. ~ Shopping list can be saved and reopened. ~ Share shopping list as image, pdf file or csv file to Pages, Microsoft Excel, E-mail, Messages, Notes and etc. ~ In-app schedule shopping events to Calendar. ~ Overall cost of the shopping list automatically calculated on detail display based on items' amount and price. ~ Support air print. ~ Full iOS device support including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple Watch. ~ Support 3D Touch Quick Actions and Peek and Pop. ~ Support landscape mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) at 73% against Shoppers Lists's 43%. QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Shoppers Lists's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) costs $2.99 and Shoppers Lists $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) ships an update every 5 months, Shoppers Lists every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) | Shoppers Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (211 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 211 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | #72 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Xin Zhou |
Customer experience
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)
Shoppers Lists
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
Shoppers Lists
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Reader for iPhone (Premium)
No in-app purchases
Shoppers Lists
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) free?
Is Shoppers Lists free?
Do QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or Shoppers Lists have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or Shoppers Lists?
Which is more popular, QR Reader for iPhone (Premium) or Shoppers Lists?
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