ICONIT QRcode Reader vs EffortlessShot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
EffortlessShot
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A how-to. A shift plan. A menu. Anything that is a row of photos with a note beside each one — EffortlessShot makes it on the spot. Tap a slot and the camera opens; the photo lands in that slot. Give each one a title and a description, so whoever reads it later knows what they are looking at. WHAT PEOPLE MAKE WITH IT - Step-by-step work instructions, in the order you shot them - Site records and progress logs - Menus and product lists: photo, name, price, sold-out greyed out - Repair and assembly records - Shopping and stock lists WHAT IT DOES - Tap a slot to shoot. Grids of 2 to 5 columns - A title and description per photo, shown in full — made to be printed - Continuous shooting: it keeps going until you close the camera - Insert a photo between two others; drag to reorder - Group consecutive photos under a heading, with a colour of your choice - Share a whole folder as a PDF (AirDrop, mail, Files) - A short note per photo for a price or a duration, right-aligned so it reads as a table - Labels such as "Popular" or "New", shared across every folder - Grey out a sold-out photo — it is kept, and one tap brings it back - Bring in screenshots (armed slot, share sheet, or pick from a list) - Save selected photos back to your camera roll YOUR PHOTOS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Photos and the text you write are stored only on your device. No account is needed, and it all works in airplane mode. FREE, AND PREMIUM Everything above works for free — shooting, captions, groups, PDF sharing. You get two folders, enough to keep "work" and "shop" apart. Premium (bought once, no subscription) adds - As many folders as you like, one per job or per shop - No ads Nothing you have already shot is taken away if you never buy it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EffortlessShot at every 2 days against ICONIT QRcode Reader's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. ICONIT QRcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EffortlessShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, EffortlessShot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICONIT QRcode Reader | EffortlessShot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (326 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 326 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MEDIASEEK Inc. | Takeru Narita |
In-app purchases
ICONIT QRcode Reader
- Remove Ads$2.99
EffortlessShot
- Premium$5.99
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