Comparison

Quick Scan vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scanned content
  • Auto-save history
  • Erase history data
  • Generate for text, URL, contacts
Features
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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.

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes containing URLs, contact details, emails, and more. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes quickly and efficiently. Share scanned information via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Share scanned data
  • Automatic detection
Features
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This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. Fast and efficient. The application opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Features -Automatically detect and scan. Just aim and keep still -Share using email, Facebook, Twitter, etc... 1.After your initial subscription commitment period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically continue for an additional equivalent period, at the price you agreed to when subscribing. 2.If you want to change or terminate your subscription, you will need follow the instructions to terminate or cancel your subscription.If you terminate or cancel your subscription, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term, and your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. 3.If you purchase an auto-recurring periodic subscription through an in app purchase, your Payment Method will continue to be billed for the subscription until you cancel. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpPT2NpRnN0b0Zu Terms of use:https://www.lofter.com/lpost/2039f20f_2b42dd9f4

Screenshots

Quick Scan4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Scan at 5.0 against QR Code Reader's 3.9. Quick Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 $3.99 per 7 days. Quick Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quick Scan versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ScanQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB75 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer农 葛皓 季

Customer experience

Quick Scan

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

QR Code Reader

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.2%

In-app purchases

None

Quick Scan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly member Deals7 Days trial$7.497 Days
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  • Quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Annual membership$9.99

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 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Quick Scan or QR Code Reader have ads?
Both Quick Scan and QR Code Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Scan or QR Code Reader?
Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Reader monthly. Most recently, Quick Scan was updated on September 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 24, 2026.

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