Comparison

ICONIT QRcode Reader vs QR Code Studio

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 Code Studio

Easily create and scan colorful QR codes with advanced customization options. Generate dynamic codes, embed images, and share encrypted content securely. This app offers fast scanning and comprehensive history management.

Highlights
  • Create colorful QR codes
  • Generate dynamic QR codes
  • Embed images as logos
  • Fast QR code reader
  • Secure encrypted sharing
  • History management
  • Password protection
Features
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QR Studio reinvents QR Code Reader and Generator. It helps you to create Colorful QR code either for business or showing love. Now you can turn image/video/voice/music into QR Code. You can also create Dynamic QR Code, which allows to change the content of your QR codes after being used. It is very simple and just enjoy it with you unlimited imagination! 【FEATURES】 ● Create your own Colorful QR code - There are a variety of formats for you to create, such as text, website, image, audio, music, WIFI, Bitcoin and so on. Moreover, there are a lot of fabulous colorful styles to choose. - Dynamic QR Code makes the image of QR Code remain the same but its content can be modified at any time. The effectiveness of it can be set too. - Fused QR Code fuses QR code and colorful image perfectly. - App QR Code allows different OS to redirect to different link. It redirects to suitable links you set when it is scanned by iPhone or other operation systems. - LinkSet QR Code lets users open different link when using different App scan. - Generate Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat to offer good user experience. - Beautify any QR code with 3 steps easily. - Embed your favorite picture as Logo to make your character QR code. ● The fastest QR code Reader - Scans QR code with Dual Scan Core and gives the result very fast. You can also copy and paste or import a QR Code image to the app at anytime and get the result. - It works whether there is network or not and scan history is saved automatically. - Multiscan allows you scan a number of QR codes continuously and shows the results swiftly. ● Share securely - Encrypt and share securely the QR Code to friends. The content of QR Code can only be seen after entering correct password after encryption. ● History management and privacy protection - Saves scan and generation history automatically for management. - Touch ID is here for your privacy protection. 【FEEDBACK】 - App feedback:About- Feedback - Official QQ Group:475041343 - Wechat account:vDreamerTeam - Weibo:@vDreamerTeam If you enjoy QR Studio please consider upgrading to the Pro version and it has several other advantages: - Remove advertisements in all pages. - Sharing wonderful QR code images without watermark to others. - Check Number of Scans and Total number can be scanned of Multimedia QR Code. - Creating QR code business card. - Creating image/ video/voice/music QR code freely with unlimited times. - Increasing video's length in QR Code to 1 minute. - Increasing voice's length in QR Code to 1 minutes. - Increasing music's length in QR Code to 2 minutes. - Creating App QR Code that allows different OS to redirect to different link with unlimited times. - Enjoying a variety of professional frames of QR code business card apart from those in free version. - Generating Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat with unlimited times.

Screenshots

ICONIT QRcode Reader4 screens
QR Code Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

ICONIT QRcode Reader and QR Code Studio both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of QR Code Studio's written reviews are positive against 71% of ICONIT QRcode Reader's. QR Code Studio also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). ICONIT QRcode Reader's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 36) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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 Code Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for QR Code Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICONIT QRcode Reader has 326 ratings behind it against 36, 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 91% of QR Code Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Studio every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ICONIT QRcode Reader versus QR Code Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICONIT QRcode ReaderQR Code Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (326 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.芸倩 潘

Customer experience

ICONIT QRcode Reader

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

QR Code Studio

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative8.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ICONIT QRcode Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
4 purchases

QR Code Studio

One-time4
  • 1 Coin$0.99
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • 12 Coins$1.99
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  • 30 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is ICONIT QRcode Reader free?
ICONIT QRcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Studio free?
QR Code Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QR Code Studio?
QR Code Studio is rated higher. ICONIT QRcode Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while QR Code Studio averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do ICONIT QRcode Reader or QR Code Studio have ads?
Both ICONIT QRcode Reader and QR Code Studio show ads.
Which is updated more often, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QR Code Studio?
ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, ICONIT QRcode Reader was updated on September 27, 2026 and QR Code Studio on September 27, 2026.

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