Photo QR Reader vs Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo QR Reader
Easily scan QR codes directly from your photos, even those in email attachments or screenshots. This free utility allows you to access information embedded in images without uploading them online.
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Open QR codes from email attachments
- Scan QR codes from screenshots
- Free to use
- No internet upload
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This application allows you to scan QR codes in photos. You can easily open QR codes that cannot be opened, such as QR codes in email attachments. You can open any QR code by saving a screenshot of the screen. The application is free of charge, although advertisements are displayed. There is no uploading of images to the Internet.
Scan
This app provides high-precision scanning for all major 1D and 2D barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like batch scanning, code creation, and organized library management for business and personal use.
- Instant QR and barcode recognition
- Batch scan mode for multiple codes
- Organized library with folders
- QR code generator
- Tagging system for scans
- Offline mode access
- Data export options
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Scan - QR Code Scanner App is a data capture tool for high-precision scanning, supporting all major 1D and 2D formats for business, retail, and personal use. SUPPORTED FORMATS: * Retail & Logistics: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, ITF. * Industrial & Pro: Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Codabar. * Digital & Social: Standard QR, Micro QR, vCard, MeCard. KEY FEATURES: * Instant Scanner: Recognition of all QR and Barcode formats via camera. * Batch Scan Mode: Process multiple codes in a row for retail and inventory management. * Library & Folders: Group codes into custom folders for structured access. * QR Creator: Generate codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, Contact Cards (vCard), and Text. * Tagging System: Add custom tags to scans for filtered search. * Offline Mode: Access your entire library without an internet connection. * Data Export: Share and export codes via email, messaging, or social media. USE SCENARIOS: * Inventory Tracking: Use Batch Mode for warehouse stock and asset management. * Price Comparison: Scan product barcodes (EAN/UPC) to find info and deals. * Wi-Fi Sharing: Create or scan QR codes to join networks instantly. * Business Networking: Generate digital business cards via vCard. WORKFLOW TOOLS: * CSV/TXT Support: Export scanned data for Excel or CRM integration. * Low-Light Scanning: Built-in flashlight toggle for dark environments. * Management System: Folder-based storage for high-volume data. ------------------------------------ Subscription Details: Upon confirming the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. Subscriptions renew automatically unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged a renewal fee within 24 hours of the end of the current period and will be renewed accordingly. Subscriptions can be managed by users. Visiting the user's iTunes account settings after purchase may disable automatic renewal. For More Information: Terms of Use: https://www.qrreader.space/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.qrreader.space/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan at 100% against Photo QR Reader's 50%. Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Photo QR Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Photo QR Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 238 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Photo QR Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Photo QR Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Scan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo QR Reader | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | 4.5 (238 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 238 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Masayoshi Shibata | Flex App Limited |
Customer experience
Photo QR Reader
Scan
In-app purchases
Photo QR Reader
No in-app purchases
Scan
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