FreeScanner vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Scan all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes quickly and easily. Generate custom QR codes with AI and view product details directly from scans. Works offline and in low light conditions, with scan history saved for convenience.
- Scans all standard 1D and 2D codes
- Generates personalized QR codes with AI
- Scans and views product details online
- Rapid scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- Scan history saved
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreeScanner at none against QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's 49. FreeScanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (140K vs 1.2K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. FreeScanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of FreeScanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FreeScanner ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FreeScanner | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.7 (140K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 80.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 140K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | n3rds | MixerBox Inc. |
Customer experience
FreeScanner
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
User reviews
FreeScanner
From 1.2K 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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App
From 140K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Helpful for finding product info
- 👍 Works well with self-generated codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent scanning performance
- Incorrect product information displayed
- Subscription issues/inability to cancel
Requested features
3 requests- Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
- Improved history/search functionality
- More compatibility with obscure/custom codes
In-app purchases
FreeScanner
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.297 Days
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
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