QR Code Scanner vs Speedometer ⋙
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes from your iPhone camera or photo library. Quickly access information and keep a history of all your scanned codes for easy review.
- QR code scanning
- Camera integration
- Photo album scanning
- Scan history
- Quick access
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QR Code Scanner is a simple, fast QR code and barcode scanning tool, built specifically for iPhone. Trusted by users in Japan, with over 270,000 ratings and an average of 4.5 stars on the Japan App Store. The camera launches instantly when you open the app — no extra steps needed. Just point and scan. 【Key Features】 ・Supports QR codes, EAN-13, and other barcode formats ・Supports Wi-Fi QR codes — connect to a network right after scanning, no need to type the password manually ・Supports Passkey QR codes ・Scan directly from photos in your library — no camera needed ・Scan results are automatically saved to your history for easy reference anytime ・Built-in flashlight for scanning in low light ・Share scan results with one tap ・Choose to open links in Safari or the app's built-in browser ・Supports Dark Mode 【Use Cases】 ・Scan QR codes on storefronts, flyers, and posters ・Connect to Wi-Fi at restaurants, hotels, and public venues ・Look up product info from barcodes ・Scan QR codes from screenshots or photos sent by friends ・Scan QR codes for event registration, tickets, and coupons Clean, intuitive, and ready the moment you open it — your go-to QR code and barcode scanner, always at hand.
Speedometer ⋙
This application tracks your speed and distance traveled using GPS. It displays your current speed in kilometers or miles per hour, records trip data, and can alert you to speed limit changes. It also includes a compass and weather information.
- GPS speed tracking
- Odometer and trip recording
- Speed limit display and alerts
- Compass and weather information
- Customizable display colors
- Apple Watch app integration
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Speedometer is GPS speedometer, odometer for the iPhone and iPad. Track your speed and trip from your iPhone in Miles and Kilometer Features: -kmh, mph unit selection -Odometer -Average and maximum speed record -Outside temperature and weather condition -Speed limit of Driving road -Compass -Audio and visual notification speed limit excess -Change display color - Apple Watch app - Synchronization with Apple Watch -Today Widget display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Scanner at fortnightly against Speedometer ⋙'s every 4 months. QR Code Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). Speedometer ⋙'s advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 93) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ⋙ has 15K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 57% of Speedometer ⋙'s.
QR Code Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer ⋙ every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner | Speedometer ⋙ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (93 ratings) — better | 4.4 (15K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better | 56.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 93 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Wada | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
QR Code Scanner
Speedometer ⋙
Bugs and requests
QR Code Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speedometer ⋙
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or closes shortly after opening
- Speed and distance readings are inaccurate
- Time and temperature displays are incorrect
- Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable layout and display options
- Paid version to remove ads
- Improved speed and distance accuracy
- Compatibility with Apple Watch
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Speedometer ⋙
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner free?
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