# QR Code Smart Scanner vs CleanScreen VPN

The clearest difference is rating: CleanScreen VPN at 4.4 against QR Code Smart Scanner's 3.2. CleanScreen VPN also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 6) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). QR Code Smart Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Smart Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and CleanScreen VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CleanScreen VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanScreen VPN has 2.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Smart Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, CleanScreen VPN every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Smart Scanner | CleanScreen VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-smart-scanner/id6448187869/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanscreen-vpn/id6449838173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 70 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erica Marginean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683840366) | [ROLISA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690792696) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Smart Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-smart-scanner/id6448187869)

Easily generate and customize QR codes for various information types like text, URLs, and contact details. Save and share your codes, or use them for branding with custom designs and colors. A versatile tool for personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** Generate QR codes for text, URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi, Customize code design, color, and add logos, Save generated codes to gallery, Share codes via messaging and social media, User-friendly interface, Browser search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |


### CleanScreen VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanscreen-vpn/id6449838173)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Secure your online activity with a high-speed VPN, comprehensive ad-blocking, and detailed usage statistics. It also offers advanced security analytics to evaluate the strength of your email and password security, ensuring a safer internet experience.

**Highlights:** Secure, high-speed VPN connections, Comprehensive ad-blocking, Detailed VPN usage statistics, Email and password security analytics, Reliable VPN servers

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CleanScreen Privacy | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Options | $9.99 | per month |
| Exclusive Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive features | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable connection
- 🔒 Effective ad-blocking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Decent speed for 4K videos
- 👍 Works instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Showed up unordered on phone
- 🐛 Stuck in a loop, had to force-restart phone to delete

**Reported bugs**

- Showed up unordered on phone
- Stuck in a loop, had to force-restart phone to delete

**Requested features**

- More server data
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Smart Scanner free?

QR Code Smart Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CleanScreen VPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Smart Scanner or CleanScreen VPN?

CleanScreen VPN is rated higher. QR Code Smart Scanner averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CleanScreen VPN averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do QR Code Smart Scanner or CleanScreen VPN have ads?

Both QR Code Smart Scanner and CleanScreen VPN show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Smart Scanner or CleanScreen VPN?

QR Code Smart Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and CleanScreen VPN every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code Smart Scanner was updated on October 21, 2026 and CleanScreen VPN on October 21, 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.*