QR Code Reader vs ClearScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
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.
- 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
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Lilucat's QR Code Reader is the essential digital tool that empowers you to scan and interpret all types of QR codes, encompassing URLs, Wi-Fi, Calendar events, VCards, Contacts, Text, Email, Geo locations, and more. Beyond just scanning, Lilucat's QR Code Reader also facilitates the generation of QR codes for a myriad of purposes, be it social media platforms (like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.), URLs, Wi-Fi networks, VCards, Contact details, and beyond. Key Features: Rapid QR code scanning. Dynamic QR code generation. Integrate codes directly into Apple Wallet. Conveniently add codes to Widgets. Scan QR codes and barcodes directly from images. Maintain a comprehensive scan history. Sync and ensure your scans are always backed up. * In order to use QR Code Reader you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual service that costs 29.99$. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://qrcode.lilucat.com/legal/privacy
ClearScan
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Don’t open a QR code without checking it first. ClearScan shows you exactly where a QR code leads - before you tap. Scan any QR code and instantly: • Preview the destination • Understand what the link is • Check if it’s safe or suspicious QR codes are everywhere - menus, parking, emails, ads. But you can’t see where they lead. ClearScan fixes that. --- Features • Instant QR scanning • Link preview (domain + page info) • Plain-English explanation • Safety status (safe, unknown, suspicious) • Scan history • Fast, minimal experience --- Know where you’re going before you tap. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://careful-fuschia-02b.notion.site/ClearScan-Privacy-Policy-34f5948bfa6580a2849ecf9404b4b3ed
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearScan at every 2 days against QR Code Reader's every 10 days. QR Code Reader's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ClearScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 10 days, ClearScan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | ClearScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lilucat | daniel cansdale |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
- QR Code Scanner3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- QR Code Reader$29.991 Year
- QR Code ReaderFree
- QR Code Scanner$59.99
ClearScan
- ClearScan Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ClearScan Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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