Quick Scan vs QR Code Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick Scan
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.
- Scan QR codes
- Generate QR codes
- Save scanned content
- Auto-save history
- Erase history data
- Generate for text, URL, contacts
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Quick Scan application is easy to scan and generate QR (Quick response) codes. Scan, save and use any information by QR Code. Features: *The scanned content of the code could be copied and used later. *The scanned results are auto saved in the history along with the date. *Any data in the history could be erased later. *Provisions to generate QR code for plain text, url, number and contacts saved in your iPhone. *Generated QR codes could be saved in the photo.
QR Code Scanner
Easily scan and read all types of QR and barcodes with this versatile code reader. Save scanned codes for later, share information, and access discounts. Works offline and supports numerous formats.
- Scan all QR and barcode types
- Read Wi-Fi passwords
- Search product barcodes online
- Share scanned information
- Save scan history
- Use flashlight for dark scanning
- Zoom for better scanning
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QR & Barcode Scanner Plus is a code reader app. Use it to scan all the types of QR and barcodes. Scan and save the codes to come back to them anytime. Use QR/Barcode Scanner Plus to: - Scan codes and read the Wi-Fi passwords - Sign in and order food in restaurants and pubs - Scan barcodes on the products and search for them on the Internet - Share webpages, videos, photos, Facebook profiles, app pages on app stores, or any other information with friends and family - Scan the QR- and barcodes in books and magazines - Scan the codes on boarding passes for different means of transport. QR Barcode Scanner Plus is a clean and well-designed QR and Barcode reading and decoding app that is easy-to-use and works great in your everyday situations. Scanning a QR code or Barcode will always be at your fingertips with our QR Barcode Scanner app. The code reader supports all the QR and Barcode formats: QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, ITF, etc. This is a universal barcode and QR code reader app. Why the QR Barcode Scanner Plus is a good choice: - It is swift and reliable - All your scannings are saved in the history - Use a flashlight to scan in the dark - It supports all QR and Barcode formats - You can zoom the image to scan 1D (linear barcode) and 2D (such as Data Matrix, QR Code, or PDF417) barcodes with more comfort - No internet connection is required - It is safe - only camera permission is requested - It is a free barcode and QR code reader QR Barcode Scanner Plus can read all kinds of QR codes and barcodes, including those containing information about products, URLs, Wi-Fi passwords, phone numbers and e-mail addresses, text, calendar events, location, etc. You can also use it to scan codes on promotions and coupons in shops to get discounts. Install our QR and Barcode Scanner Plus app, point your device’s main camera at the QR Code you want to scan, and immediately get the result!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Scan at none against QR Code Scanner's 9. Quick Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). QR Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (116 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per month. Quick Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quick Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner has 116 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 Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quick Scan | QR Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (116 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 116 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 农 葛 | DigitAlchemy LLC |
Customer experience
Quick Scan
QR Code Scanner
Bugs and requests
Quick Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Scanner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning not working on certain barcodes
- App crashes when opening large QR codes
Requested features
3 requests- Integration with popular e-commerce platforms
- Barcode history and analytics
- Offline scanning support
In-app purchases
Quick Scan
No in-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
- QR Code Reader Plus - 30% OFF7 Days trial$2.091 Month
- QR Code Reader PRO for 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- QR Code Scanner for 1 month$2.991 Month
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- Barcode Scanner - 30% OFF7 Days trial$13.991 Year
- QR Code & Barcode for 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- QR Code Scanner for 1 year$19.991 Year
- Barcode Scanner (Remove ads)$2.99
- QR Code Scanner - 30% OFF$24.49
- Scan QR Code, Barcode: Forever$34.99
Questions
Is Quick Scan free?
Is QR Code Scanner free?
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