Comparison

Qrafter Pro vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Qrafter Pro

This app is a powerful tool for creating and scanning QR codes and barcodes. It offers advanced design options, versatile scanning capabilities for various code types, and unique features like encryption and inventory mode. It also provides a secure and user-friendly experience with features like URL safety checks and passkey support.

Highlights
  • Versatile code scanning
  • Custom QR code design
  • Comprehensive code generation
  • QR code encryption
  • Customizable history management
  • URL safety check
  • Inventory scanner mode
Features
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The most powerful QR Code Scanner and Generator since 2011. Qrafter has everything you need to scan, create, and design QR Codes and barcodes. Trusted by millions of users, Qrafter's extensive feature set has been refined over the years. Key Features • Full English Support: Qrafter is fully localized in English for an intuitive and comfortable user experience. • Versatile Scanning: Swiftly and accurately scan QR Codes, Micro QR Codes, Data Matrix, Aztec Codes, PDF417, and a variety of barcodes. Scan codes from your Photos app, or scan multiple codes in the same session. • Custom QR Code Design: Design unique, eye-catching QR Codes with custom colors, logos, backgrounds, and styles for your brand, business, or personal use. • Comprehensive Code Generation: Create QR Codes, barcodes, and other formats for your business, personal use, or marketing campaigns. • Unique Features: QR Code compression and QR Code encryption with password protection set Qrafter apart from the rest. • History: Easily access and manage previously scanned or generated codes with the most customizable history feature. Organize codes into folders, synchronize across devices with iCloud, or store selected information locally on your device. History can also be secured with biometric authentication like Face ID. • Advanced Parsing: Qrafter smartly parses URLs, contact information, events, location data, email and SMS sending options, Wi-Fi connection details, and more, presenting the results in a user-friendly and meaningful manner. • URL Safety Check: Reveals the destination URL for short links, helping you detect potentially malicious content. • Passkey QR Code Support: Log in faster and more safely to websites that support passkeys, using QR Codes. • Auto Wi-Fi Connection: Scan a QR Code containing Wi-Fi network credentials and connect to the network automatically without manual entry. • Inventory Scanner Mode: Transform Qrafter into a customized inventory app. With each scan, Qrafter calls a custom API endpoint in the background. You can fully customize the API endpoint URL. • Optimized for iPad: Experience a fully custom user interface for iPad, perfect for educational institutions and professional use. Qrafter's iPad user interface is designed to make the best use of the larger screen, with full multitasking support. • Apple Watch Companion: Your history is on your wrist. Show a saved ticket, loyalty card or Wi-Fi code from the watch, page through the other formats of a code, and open it full screen. • VoiceOver Customizations: Qrafter is fully accessible and committed to providing a seamless experience for all users. With its VoiceOver customizations, visually impaired users can easily navigate, scan, and generate codes. Supported Code Types • 2D Codes: QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, PDF417 • Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited • Postal Barcodes: RM4SCC, IMb, Japan Post, KIX End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Code Reader

Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with your iPhone camera. Access your scan history, scan from photos, and use a flashlight for dark environments. Share your scanned items easily.

Highlights
  • Automatic camera activation
  • Scan from photo library
  • Scan history access
  • Flashlight for low light
  • Barcode scanning support
  • Share scan history
Features
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QR Code Reader for iPhone is a free and handy QR code scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts automatically when you launch the app. - Scan images directly from your photo library. - Quickly access your scan history. - Includes a light button for scanning in the dark. - Also supports barcode scanning. - Share your scan history list. * You can scan a large number of barcodes or QR codes and send them all at once. [Notes] Be sure to allow the QR Code Reader app to access your camera when you launch it. If the screen appears dark on startup, go to [Settings] → [Privacy & Security] → [Camera], and turn on [QR Code Reader].

Screenshots

Qrafter Pro4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader at Free against Qrafter Pro's $124.99. QR Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (160K vs 456) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Qrafter Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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 Code Reader is free to download; Qrafter Pro costs $124.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Qrafter Pro against 4.7 for QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 160K ratings behind it against 456, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Qrafter Pro's written reviews are positive against 84% of QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qrafter Pro versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafter ProQR Code Reader
Price$124.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (456 ratings)4.7 (160K ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings456160K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

Qrafter Pro

All ratings456 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%

QR Code Reader

All ratings160,135 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews571 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

Qrafter Pro

From 456 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent QR/barcode scanner and creator
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
  • 💡 Wide range of customization options
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with camera autofocus and flashlight
  • 🐛 Problems with redirection and decryption of QR codes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior between Android and iOS versions

QR Code Reader

From 160K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Friendly and helpful staff
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient service
  • 💡 Convenient features
  • 🤖 Reliable and accurate scanning
  • 🌟 Excellent overall experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
  • 💰 Concerns about hidden costs
  • 📋 Unclear instructions or information

Bugs and requests

Qrafter Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • QR codes created in the app not working in other readers
  • Contact information not displaying correctly when scanned
  • App settings resetting to default unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to attach QR codes to images
  • Implement support for more barcode formats (e.g. PDF417)
  • Allow editing of existing QR codes
  • Add option to save QR codes to device's photo gallery
  • Improve batch scanning and exporting capabilities

QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Scanning not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save and organize scanned data
  • Integration with other apps or services
  • More customization options

In-app purchases

None

Qrafter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter Pro free?
Qrafter Pro costs $124.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter Pro or QR Code Reader?
Qrafter Pro and QR Code Reader are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 456 and 160K ratings respectively.
Do Qrafter Pro or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; Qrafter Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter Pro or QR Code Reader?
Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 2 months. Most recently, Qrafter Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 24, 2026.

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