# QR Code Reader for iPhone vs Owll

The clearest difference is ads: Owll at none against QR Code Reader for iPhone's shown. Owll also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). QR Code Reader for iPhone's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Owll sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Owll holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Owll has 3.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of QR Code Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 66% of Owll's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QR Code Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 days, Owll fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader for iPhone | Owll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-for-iphone/id6448047187/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owll-ai-note-taker-and-assistant/id6450300197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#59** |
| Size | 88 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAJIRAJ INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683328348) | [VOCALBEATS.AI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735466155) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-for-iphone/id6448047187)

Easily scan and decode any QR code or barcode with your device's camera. Access information quickly, save scanned codes, and even generate your own QR codes for various purposes. Supports offline scanning and a wide range of barcode formats.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate QR codes, Scan from images, Scan history, Offline scanning, Supports multiple barcode formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Plus - Pro Feature | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Plus - Pro Features | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Plus - Pro Feature | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| QR Plus - Pro Features | $39.99 | per year |


### Owll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owll-ai-note-taker-and-assistant/id6450300197)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes audio from meetings, lectures, and online videos. It offers AI-powered note-taking, organization, and sharing features, syncing seamlessly across multiple Apple devices and the web.

**Highlights:** AI-powered recording and transcription, Automatic meeting summaries and to-dos, Real-time transcription for online meetings, Seamless sync across Apple devices and web, Multilingual transcription and translation, AI study aid with flashcards and quizzes, Import audio from apps and YouTube videos

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorder Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Pro+, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Plus, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Pro Access,1week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Access 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Plus, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Pro, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Recorder Premium, 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Recorder Pro, 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Owll Plus EDU, 1year | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access, 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Access 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus Access 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus, 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro+ 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus Access, 1 year | $79.99 | per year |
| Recorder Plus 1 Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Call Recorder Pro, 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro+, 1 year | $119.99 | per year |
| Recorder Pro Access, 1 year | $139.99 | per year |
| Recorder Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate transcriptions
- 💡 Helpful for meetings and interviews
- 🎉 Reliable call recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Subscription required
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔇 Issues with call recording

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings interrupted by incoming calls
- Authentication code not received
- Inability to transfer transcriptions

**Requested features**

- Add real-time transcription
- Improve video recording support
- Allow easier sharing of transcripts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader for iPhone free?

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

### Is Owll free?

Owll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader for iPhone or Owll?

Owll is rated higher. QR Code Reader for iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Owll averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader for iPhone or Owll have ads?

QR Code Reader for iPhone shows ads; Owll does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader for iPhone or Owll?

QR Code Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 days, and Owll fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code Reader for iPhone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Owll on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*