# QR vs Hidden Spy

QR and Hidden Spy both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QR's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Spy's. QR also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Hidden Spy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Hidden Spy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR against 4.6 for Hidden Spy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of QR's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Spy's.

QR ships an update monthly, Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR | Hidden Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-qr-code-reader/id6451383518/reviews) | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-spy-camera-detector/id6756411440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bavishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647806687) | [RIGAS SILTUMS AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779616801) |

## What reviewers say

### QR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-qr-code-reader/id6451383518)

This utility app allows users to quickly scan and generate various types of QR codes and barcodes. It supports multiple code formats for product scanning, ticket verification, and creating custom codes for links, WiFi, and more. The app is free to use and works offline.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly, Generate custom QR codes, Supports UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN, and 2D codes, Works as a product price scanner, Ticket scanner functionality, Offline scanning capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader, QR Scanner Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode Scanner,QR Code Reader | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Scan,QR & Barcode Reader | $19.99 | per year |


### Hidden Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-spy-camera-detector/id6756411440)

This app helps you find hidden devices using your phone's camera, Wi-Fi analysis, and Bluetooth scanning. It provides tools to scan your surroundings in various locations and review your findings.

**Highlights:** Visual camera scan for reflections, Wi-Fi network analysis, Bluetooth device detection, Scan reports and history, Quick start guides

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spy Detector Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Detector Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Detector Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR free?

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

### Is Hidden Spy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR or Hidden Spy?

QR and Hidden Spy are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 30 and 57 ratings respectively.

### Do QR or Hidden Spy have ads?

Neither QR nor Hidden Spy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR or Hidden Spy?

QR ships an update monthly, and Hidden Spy every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hidden Spy on October 5, 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.*