# Quick Scan vs QR Code Reader ＋

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Scan at 5.0 against QR Code Reader ＋'s 4.5. Quick Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). QR Code Reader ＋'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader ＋ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Quick Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quick Scan 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 510 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Reader ＋ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Scan | QR Code Reader ＋ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-scan-qr-readergenerate/id620331677/reviews)** | [4.5 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1491697518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [农 葛](https://appshunter.io/developer/591089697) | [Giang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/995213389) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-scan-qr-readergenerate/id620331677)

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various data types like text, URLs, and contacts. Save scanned content and generated codes, with all history automatically logged for later use or deletion.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes, Generate QR codes, Save scanned content, Auto-save history, Erase history data, Generate for text, URL, contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1491697518)

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Get product information, compare prices, and easily create codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. Supports all major code types with unlimited history and batch scanning.

**Highlights:** Scan all major code types, Instant product info and price comparison, Create and share QR codes, Unlimited scan history, Batch scanning mode, Effortless Wi-Fi connection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Reader Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Reader Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Scan free?

Quick Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Reader ＋ free?

QR Code Reader ＋ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quick Scan or QR Code Reader ＋?

Quick Scan is rated higher. Quick Scan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR Code Reader ＋ averages 4.5 from 510 ratings.

### Do Quick Scan or QR Code Reader ＋ have ads?

Quick Scan shows ads; QR Code Reader ＋ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Scan or QR Code Reader ＋?

Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Reader ＋ weekly. Most recently, Quick Scan was updated on September 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader ＋ on September 23, 2026.

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