QR Code Scanner vs Symbol Keypad for Texting
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.
Symbol Keypad for Texting
Easily insert a vast array of Unicode symbols and characters into your text messages and other applications. Explore thousands of symbols to express your information uniquely and enhance your communication.
- Access over 50,000 Unicode characters
- Thousands of unique symbols available
- Insert symbols into texts and other apps
- Express information uniquely
- Enhance communication with special characters
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Are you interested in Unicode symbols? There are over 50,000 characters and thousands of symbols. They can express your information totally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Symbol Keypad for Texting at 1.6K against QR Code Scanner's 93. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 — 4.7 for QR Code Scanner against 4.7 for Symbol Keypad for Texting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Keypad for Texting has 1.6K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 81% of Symbol Keypad for Texting's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner | Symbol Keypad for Texting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (93 ratings) — better | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 93 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takashi Wada | 山 钟 |
Customer experience
QR Code Scanner
Symbol Keypad for Texting
Bugs and requests
QR Code Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Symbol Keypad for Texting
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard not showing up properly on iPad
- Favorites and history not syncing correctly
- Some symbols not displaying correctly after iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add more symbols, especially common fractions and Egyptian hieroglyphics
- Improve search functionality and navigation
- Add iPad support and optimize the UI for larger screens
- Allow customization of favorite symbols and their placement
- Provide an option to disable the dark mode
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Symbol Keypad for Texting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner free?
Is Symbol Keypad for Texting free?
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner or Symbol Keypad for Texting?
Do QR Code Scanner or Symbol Keypad for Texting have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or Symbol Keypad for Texting?
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