Comparison

QR Code Reader vs Private Vault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

This app transforms your device into a powerful QR code and barcode scanner with advanced security features. It offers lightning-fast detection, quishing protection, NFC tag support, and one-tap actions for seamless connectivity and data saving. You can also create and customize QR codes for personal or business use.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Quishing protection for safe URL scanning
  • NFC tag reading
  • One-tap actions for WiFi, contacts, and more
  • Customizable QR code generation
  • Unlimited scan history and favorites
Features
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QR Code Reader for iPhone is a fast and handy QR code scanner and reader app. Scan any QR code or barcode in seconds, create your own QR and barcodes, customize them to match your style, and print them whenever you need. Whether you're scanning a restaurant menu, checking a product price, connecting to Wi-Fi, or sharing your business information, QR Code Reader: Quick & Safe gives you everything in one fast, easy-to-use app, built for quick, reliable scanning and powerful code creation. FAST QR CODE READER & BARCODE SCANNER Turn your iPhone into a powerful QR code reader and barcode scanner with QR code reader: Quick scan technology. Instantly scan codes using your camera or import an image from your photo library. The scanner recognizes 13 popular QR and barcode formats: - QR - Aztec - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 Mod 43 - Code 93 - Data Matrix - EAN-13 - EAN-8 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF-14 - PDF417 - UPC-E Need to identify a product? Use the built-in product price scanner to quickly look up product information after scanning supported barcodes. CREATE QR CODES & BARCODES Need more than a scanner? Create professional QR codes and barcodes in just a few taps. Generate QR codes for: - Websites - Wi-Fi networks - Contacts - Phone numbers - Email - SMS - Text - Locations - Calendar events - And more Whether you need a QR code generator or barcode generator, everything is included in one app. CUSTOMIZE YOUR QR CODES Make every QR code uniquely yours. Choose from different: - Colors - Shapes - Eye styles - Branded logos Perfect for businesses, restaurants, events, classrooms, creators, and personal use. PRINT & SHARE ANYWHERE Print QR codes directly from your iPhone or share them digitally. Create QR codes for menus, product labels, business cards, packaging, flyers, posters, and more. LINK SAFETY CHECKS Before you open a scanned link, the app runs a basic safety check, flagging warning signs like non-secure connections, disguised domains, and unusually long URLs. NFC SCANNER Read compatible NFC tags with your iPhone and instantly view the stored information. Switch between QR scanning and NFC scanning whenever you need. ICLOUD HISTORY SYNC Your scan history and generated QR codes stay organized and synchronized across your Apple devices with iCloud, making it easy to find previous scans whenever you need them. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Fast QR code reader and barcode scanner - QR code generator and barcode generator - Product price lookup - QR code customization with logos, colors, shapes, and eye styles - Print QR codes directly - Basic link safety checks before opening scanned URLs - NFC tag reader - iCloud history sync - Clean, simple interface - Supports 13 QR and barcode formats Whether you're scanning every day or creating branded QR codes for your business, QR Code Reader: Quick & Safe combines fast, dependable scanning with powerful generation and customization tools in one convenient app. Choose the plan that fits your needs: Enjoy full access with a Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly Pro plan, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscription Information: Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You'll be notified of the renewal cost beforehand. Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms & Privacy: Terms of Use: https://touch4feel.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://touch4feel.com/privacy-policy Download QR Code Reader: Quick & Safe today and start scanning, creating, customizing, syncing, and printing QR codes and barcodes with confidence.

About

Private Vault

Securely store sensitive notes, images, and passwords directly on your device. Protect your data with a PIN or Face ID, and utilize features like a decoy vault and disguise mode for enhanced privacy. This app offers a completely offline and private storage solution.

Highlights
  • Offline data storage
  • PIN and Face ID protection
  • Decoy vault feature
  • Disguise mode (calculator icon)
  • Secure notes, images, and passwords
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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▶ Private Vault – Offline Safe Private Vault is a simple yet powerful secure storage app designed to keep your most sensitive data truly private — directly on your device. No cloud. No account. No tracking. Ever. ▶ Secure by Design Protect your vault with a PIN and optional Face ID. The app automatically locks when sent to the background. ▶ Store What Matters Manage your private data in one place: ▷ Notes ▷ Images (from Photos or Camera) ▷ Passwords (with quick copy) Add, edit, delete, and search instantly with a clean, intuitive interface. ▶ Your Data Everything stays on your device — 100% offline. ▶ Smart Protection Features ▷ Decoy Vault: Use a secondary PIN to open a fake vault ▷ Disguise Mode: Change the app icon to a calculator ▶ Multi-language Support English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese. ▶ Private Vault is built for speed, simplicity, and absolute privacy.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
Private Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Vault at 5.0 against QR Code Reader's 4.5. Private Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). QR Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. QR Code Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Private Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update every 9 days, Private Vault every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader versus Private Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderPrivate Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (85 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouch 4 FeelHai Nam Trinh

Customer experience

QR Code Reader

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative35.4%

Private Vault

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly QR Code Reader Pro$0.997 Days
  • Monthly QR Code Reader Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • Yearly QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime QR Code Reader Pro$14.99
1 purchases

Private Vault

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Vault free?
Private Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or Private Vault?
Private Vault is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Private Vault averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader or Private Vault have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; Private Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or Private Vault?
QR Code Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Private Vault every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Private Vault on November 4, 2026.

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