Qryptal QR Code Reader vs UAEICP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qryptal QR Code Reader
Easily scan QR codes using your device's camera or from photos stored on your phone. Access a history of your scans and regenerate codes without needing an account. Prioritizes user privacy with local storage and no advertising.
- Quick QR code scanning
- Front and back camera support
- Scan from photos
- Scan history
- Regenerate codes
- No account required
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This App has only one purpose: help you scan QR Codes easily. Features: - Scan QR Codes quickly using the device camera - Scan using either front or the main back camera - Scan for codes within photos already stored on your phone - Ability to regenerate any code while previewing recent scans history - No account creation required, just install and start using - Uses your phone's default browser Privacy: We built this App because we want users to scan QR Codes without worrying about privacy: - Your scan history is stored only locally on your device - No advertising Note: You should still inspect the contents of the QR Code before taking any action.
UAEICP
Access essential government services for UAE citizens, residents, and visitors. Manage visas, residencies, pay fines, and renew passports with ease. This app connects you to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security.
- Visa services
- Residency management
- Fine payments
- Passport renewal
- Citizenship services
- Customs information
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- Immigration and Citizenship Services of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security. - خدمات الجنسية و الإقامة للهيئة الاتحادية للهوية و الجنسية و الجمارك و أمن المنافذ. "This application allows locals, residents, and visitors of the United Arab Emirates to benefit from the services of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security like visas, residencies, payment of fines, renewal of passport for the citizens and many other services. " "هذا التطبيق يتيح لمواطني ومقيمي وزائري دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الاستفادة من خدمات الهيئة الاتحادية للهوية و الجنسية و الجمارك و أمن المنافذ من التأشيرات والإقامات ودفع الغرامات وتجديد جوزات السفر للمواطنين والعديد من الخدمات الأخرى."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UAEICP at 4.4 against Qryptal QR Code Reader's 2.6. UAEICP also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 5). Qryptal QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UAEICP holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAEICP has 16K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Qryptal QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 45% of UAEICP's.
Qryptal QR Code Reader ships an update every 15 months, UAEICP every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qryptal QR Code Reader | UAEICP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (16K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 44.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 16K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qryptal Pte Ltd | Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship |
Customer experience
Qryptal QR Code Reader
UAEICP
Bugs and requests
Qryptal QR Code Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
UAEICP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to add Emirates ID to Apple Wallet
- Registration and login issues
- Photo upload problems
- Payment processing failures
Requested features
4 requests- Add Emirates ID to Apple Wallet
- Implement progressive save for applications
- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance user experience and intuitiveness
In-app purchases
Qryptal QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
UAEICP
No in-app purchases
