# QR Code Reader vs WashKit

QR Code Reader and WashKit both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WashKit's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader's. WashKit also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and WashKit sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.7 for QR Code Reader against 4.8 for WashKit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of WashKit's.

QR Code Reader ships an update every 10 days, WashKit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader | WashKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539/reviews) | **[4.8 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washkit-photo-storage-cleaner/id6477523771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 53 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) | [Michil Khodulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190776633) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539)

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

**Highlights:** Scan all QR code types, Generate custom QR codes, Integrate codes into Apple Wallet, Add codes to Widgets, Scan from images, Scan history and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader | Free | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner | $59.99 | one-time |


### WashKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washkit-photo-storage-cleaner/id6477523771)

Reclaim gigabytes of space on your iPhone by efficiently cleaning up photos, videos, and screenshots. This app helps you manage your storage, remove duplicates, and compress large files without quality loss.

**Highlights:** Remove duplicate photos/videos, Compress large videos, Clean up screenshots, Track free storage, Secret vault for private media, One-tap cleaning

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription (Annual) | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader free?

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

### Is WashKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or WashKit?

WashKit is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while WashKit averages 4.8 from 80 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader or WashKit have ads?

Neither QR Code Reader nor WashKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or WashKit?

QR Code Reader ships an update every 10 days, and WashKit every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on November 3, 2026 and WashKit on November 4, 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.*