QRReader vs TownPost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRReader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to quickly access information. Create and share your own QR codes, and archive your scan history. An optional premium upgrade unlocks all features and future updates.
- QR Code Scanner
- Barcode Scanner
- Create QR Codes
- Share QR Codes
- Auto Scan
- CSV Export
- Scan History Archive
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Welcome to QR Reader, the most simple & easy QR Reader - download now for FREE! With powerful features : - QR Code Scanner - Create your own QR Codes - Barcode Scanner - Share QR Codes - Auto Scan - CSV Export Scan any QR code and get the information you need fast! Create and share QR Codes for yourself and friends! Archive and save all QR Codes you have ever scanned or created. Upgrade to QR Reader Plus for exclusive features: ◎ Unlock all features and enjoy future updates by becoming a QR Reader Plus member. ◎ Choose between weekly,monthly or annual subscriptions, with payment charged to your iTunes account. Auto-renewal will be enabled and charged within 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. You can manage auto-renewal settings by going to "Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions" on your device. ◎ Alternatively, make a one-time purchase for lifetime access to QR Reader Plus, including all future updates. Terms of Service: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/941770d9-281c-49ed-bff1-bcb5d690c5b5 Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/13281677-6b08-4d9e-87d4-0501441a9bd0
TownPost
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GuardLink turns your neighborhood into a shared safety picture. See a fallen tree blocking the road? A car accident at the intersection? Someone trying doors at 2am? Report it in seconds with one photo and one sentence — and it appears on a live map everyone nearby can see. No account. No name. No email. Just report.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TownPost at none against QRReader's 4. TownPost also leads on ads (none vs shown). QRReader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. QRReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TownPost asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRReader ships an update fortnightly, TownPost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRReader | TownPost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 上海聚鹏科技有限公司 | Coding Minds, Inc. |
In-app purchases
QRReader
- Weekly Premium Membership7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Membership$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Membership$19.991 Year
- Lifetime premium membership$39.99
TownPost
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRReader free?
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Do QRReader or TownPost have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRReader or TownPost?
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