Comparison

ICONIT QRcode Reader vs QRQR

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

QRQR

This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.

Highlights
  • QR Code Reader
  • Barcode Reader
  • Create QR Codes
  • Login and Data Transfer
  • Read History
  • Preview Websites
Features
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.

Screenshots

ICONIT QRcode Reader4 screens
QRQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ICONIT QRcode Reader at 4.5 against QRQR's 2.8. ICONIT QRcode Reader also leads on ratings volume (326 vs 8) and review sentiment (71% vs 56%). QRQR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QRQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ICONIT QRcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICONIT QRcode Reader has 326 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ICONIT QRcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ICONIT QRcode Reader versus QRQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICONIT QRcode ReaderQRQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (326 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings326 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.arara inc.

Customer experience

ICONIT QRcode Reader

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

QRQR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ICONIT QRcode Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICONIT QRcode Reader free?
ICONIT QRcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRQR?
ICONIT QRcode Reader is rated higher. ICONIT QRcode Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while QRQR averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRQR have ads?
ICONIT QRcode Reader shows ads; QRQR does not.
Which is updated more often, ICONIT QRcode Reader or QRQR?
ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRQR every 2 months. Most recently, ICONIT QRcode Reader was updated on October 14, 2026 and QRQR on October 8, 2026.

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