Comparison

ICONIT QRcode Reader vs QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり

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

Head to head
About

ICONIT QRcode Reader

This app offers rapid and accurate scanning of QR codes and barcodes, even those unreadable by other scanners. It provides instant information retrieval, scan history, and the ability to create QR codes. Enjoy additional features like product review searches and daily fortune-telling.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code and barcode scanning
  • Scan history saving and export
  • Scan from saved images
  • QR code generation
  • Product info and review search
  • Fortune-telling feature
Features
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ICONIT is a Japanese QR code and barcode reader app with world-class scanning speed and accuracy. Just scan, and you'll instantly get the information you want. ・Even QR codes that couldn't be read by other QR or barcode scanners can be scanned effortlessly with ICONIT! ・Highly rated for its scanning speed and accuracy, ICONIT has surpassed 36 million downloads. ・All features are available for free! ※ An ad-free premium plan is also available. ■ Recommended for: ・People who want to work more efficiently ・People who want to check their scan history frequently ・People who want to quickly check reviews and ratings ・People who want to use QR codes for fan activities or events ■ ICONIT Features and Main Functions ・Instant scanning Just opening the app launches the camera instantly, allowing you to scan QR codes and barcodes smoothly. ・Scan history saving function Scanned data is saved automatically and can be reviewed anytime from the history. Scan history can also be exported as a CSV file. ・Scannable from saved images You can scan codes from images saved in your album or clipboard. ・QR code creation You can easily create QR codes for contact info, text, and URLs. ・Product info / review search Simply scan a barcode to jump to Amazon or Google with one tap! Check product details and user reviews easily. ※ “Amazon” is a trademark or registered trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. ※ “Google” is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC. ・Great for fan activities and events! You can smoothly scan QR codes from posters or PC screens—very useful for live shows and events. ・Fortune-telling Check your fortune for today! Enjoy it as a daily boost or light entertainment. ■ How to use ・To scan a printed label: just open the app or tap "Scan". Just hold over a QR code/barcode. ・To scan a stored image: on the "Scan" screen, tap "Photos" on the upper-right corner and choose from the album or clipboard. ・To search a product from GTIN-13: scan and choose Google or Amazon. ・To add to history: just scan. The scanning record will automatically be added to the history. ・To revisit history: tap "History" and choose a record. ・To delete history: tap "Edit" on the upper-right corner, choose a record and "Delete" on the upper-left corner (otherwise, you can delete all history by not choosing a record before "Delete"). ・To generate a QR code: tap "Home" and choose "QR Generator". You can choose "Phone Book" to use contact information or "Enter Text" to input free text. ■ Supported QR and Barcode Types ・QR Code ・JAN Code ・EAN-128 ・NW-7 ・CODE39 ・Data Matrix ・ITF Code ・GS1 DataBar Limited ・GS1 DataBar Limited Composite Symbol - CCA ・GS1 DataBar Stacked Composite Symbol - CC-A Uses the Camreader barcode reader engine, which can be embedded in “Raspberry Pi”. ■ ICONIT's Reliability & Frequently Asked Questions ・About ICONIT's safety “Is ICONIT safe? Will it access my data without permission?” No need to worry. ICONIT is a safe QR and barcode reader app made in Japan. It respects user privacy and will never collect personal information without permission. ・All features are free to use You can use all of ICONIT's functions for free. An optional paid plan is available that removes ads. ・Benefits of creating an account By creating an account, you can carry over your scan history and points when switching devices, making it even more convenient. ICONIT, the high-performance QR and barcode reader that lets you scan instantly, is available for iPhone and iPad. Download the all-free QR code scanner app "ICONIT" now and give it a try! ※ ICONIT is updated regularly to improve quality. Please always use the latest version.

About

QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり

Instantly scan QR codes with this straightforward reader. It opens directly to the scanning screen for immediate use and saves your scan history for easy access to past codes.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • No complex setup
  • Scan history saved
  • Simple user interface
Features
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■ □ シンプルなQRコードリーダー □ ■ このアプリは簡単にQRコードの読み取りができます。 立ち上げるとすぐに読み込み画面になるから迷わない!!! 履歴機能もあるので過去の読み込みバッチリ保存。

Screenshots

ICONIT QRcode Reader4 screens
QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ICONIT QRcode Reader at every 3 weeks against QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり's every 2 months. ICONIT QRcode Reader also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 45). QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 71%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ICONIT QRcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.5 for ICONIT QRcode Reader against 4.5 for QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICONIT QRcode Reader has 326 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of ICONIT QRcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 84% of QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ICONIT QRcode Reader versus QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICONIT QRcode ReaderQRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (326 ratings) — better4.5 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.hiroki sugimoto

Customer experience

ICONIT QRcode Reader

All ratings326 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ICONIT QRcode Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり

One-time1
  • Go ad-free$0.99

Questions

Is ICONIT QRcode Reader free?
ICONIT QRcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり free?
QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり?
ICONIT QRcode Reader is rated higher. ICONIT QRcode Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり averages 4.5 from 45 ratings.
Do ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり have ads?
Both ICONIT QRcode Reader and QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり show ads.
Which is updated more often, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり?
ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり every 2 months. Most recently, ICONIT QRcode Reader was updated on September 23, 2026 and QRコードリーダー(きゆーあーるこーど)あぷり on September 23, 2026.

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