QR Code Reader vs QR Code Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
Easily scan QR codes directly from your camera or photo library. Save, share, and open links instantly. This app automatically manages your scan history for quick access.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from camera roll
- Share scan results
- Save scan history
- Open links directly
- Manage scan history
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The Most User-Friendly Free QR Code Reader! A powerful iOS app designed for seamless QR code scanning and management. Key Features: - Direct QR code scanning from the camera: Simply open the app and point the camera at the QR code to read it instantly. - Scan QR codes from the camera roll: You can select and scan QR codes from your photo library, making it easy to retrieve information from screenshots or saved pictures. - Share and save scan results: Instantly share the scanned information or save it to the clipboard for later use. - Open links immediately: If the scan result is a website link, you can open the browser directly within the app. - Automatic saving and management of scan history: Scan results are automatically saved as history, allowing you to easily reference them at any time. Unwanted history can also be deleted at any time. Simplifies QR code scanning and management more than ever before. Use it as your partner to make your life more convenient. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
QR Code Scanner
This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. It features autofocus, a scan history, and the ability to read codes from photos or in low light conditions.
- Reads QR codes/barcodes in 0.1 seconds
- Autofocus function
- Automatic scan history saving
- Reads from photo albums
- Reads in dark places
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Official Japanese-made QR code reader Accurately reads QR codes/barcodes in just 0.1 seconds. Anyone can use it automatically and easily by simply holding up the iPhone camera. ＜Main features＞ - Autofocus function works even with camera shake - Automatically saves scan history - Can read from photo albums - Can read in dark places
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader at none against QR Code Scanner's shown. QR Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 4 days, QR Code Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QR Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ayahito Nakamura | mirai sato |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QR Code Scanner
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Reader free?
Is QR Code Scanner free?
Do QR Code Reader or QR Code Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or QR Code Scanner?
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