FreeScanner vs QR Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FreeScanner
This utility app quickly scans and decodes a wide variety of barcode and QR code formats. It provides instant lookup of useful information after each scan, making it a convenient tool for accessing data from product codes.
- Scans all major barcode and QR code types
- Provides quick information lookup
- Supports QR-Code, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more
- Handles various code formats
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FreeScanner can read and handle almost all barcodes and QR codes. After successfully scanning a barcode, the built-in Quicklookup provides useful information in seconds ... you will love it! FreeScanner supports: QR-Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, CODE 39, CODE 93, Code Aztec, Code PDF417, Code DataMatrix, Code ITF14, Code Interleaved2of5. Questions, problems or ideas? Please don't hesitate to write a mail to: alexander@unruh.it
QR Pro
This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.
- Ad-free scanning
- Privacy-focused
- No in-app purchases
- Supports multiple code types
- Intuitive interface
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Pro at free against FreeScanner's free with in-app purchases. QR Pro also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 904) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). FreeScanner's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for FreeScanner against 4.5 for QR Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 904, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of FreeScanner's written reviews are positive against 72% of QR Pro's.
FreeScanner ships an update fortnightly, QR Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreeScanner | QR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (904 ratings) — better | 4.5 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews — better | 71.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 904 | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | n3rds | Crypto Inc. |
Customer experience
FreeScanner
QR Pro
User reviews
FreeScanner
From 904 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 💡 Useful features like URL linking
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Works great for testing barcodes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 🐛 Difficulty exporting/sharing scanned data
QR Pro
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant scanning
- 💡 Supports various code types
- 🔒 No privacy data collected
- 🤗 Friendly and helpful staff
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🤔 Confusing reviews unrelated to the app
- 💰 Concerns about data collection and in-app purchases
Bugs and requests
FreeScanner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning not working on some products
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to organize/manage scanned items
- Option to export/share scanned data in batches
- More customization options (e.g., dark mode)
QR Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes
Requested features
2 requests- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities
In-app purchases
FreeScanner
No in-app purchases
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FreeScanner free?
Is QR Pro free?
Which has better reviews, FreeScanner or QR Pro?
Do FreeScanner or QR Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, FreeScanner or QR Pro?
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