Comparison

QR Scanner vs BlippAR OpenAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Scanner

Easily scan and generate QR codes with customizable designs and templates. Also includes powerful tools to scan documents and convert images into high-quality PDFs for seamless sharing and management.

Highlights
  • AI-generated QR codes
  • QR code scanning (URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi)
  • QR code generation (links, text, phone)
  • Stylish QR code templates
  • Business card QR codes
  • Scan history
  • PDF scanning and conversion
Features
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QR Scanner: PDF & Code Reader Welcome to QR Scanner, your all-in-one solution for QR codes and PDF management. Scan, generate, and manage QR codes effortlessly while enjoying powerful PDF scanning and conversion tools.  1. AI QR Codes  Create unique, AI-generated QR codes that stand out. Personalize your codes with festive designs, including special Christmas templates for a seasonal touch.  2. QR Code Scanning  Quickly scan all types of QR codes, including: URLs Contact Information Calendar Events Wi-Fi Networks  Making everyday tasks faster and easier.  3. QR Code Generation  Easily generate custom QR codes for: Links Contact Info Text Phone Numbers  Share or store your data with beautiful and personalized codes.  4. Stylish QR Code Templates  Access a variety of professionally designed QR code templates, including Christmas-themed templates to make your QR codes more festive and eye-catching.  5. Business Card QR Codes  Create QR codes for your contact information and business cards. Share your details quickly and professionally with anyone, anytime.  6. Scan History & Creation Records Keep track of all your scanned and created QR codes with easy access to history and records.  7. PDF Scanning & Conversion  Transform documents, images, or notes into high-quality PDFs: Scan Photos to PDF: Convert physical files or handwritten notes effortlessly. Image to PDF: Select images from your gallery and create stunning PDFs. View and Share PDFs: Read PDFs with zoom, rotation, and sharing options for a seamless experience.  Why Choose QR Scanner? Effortless QR Code Mastery: Scan, create, and manage QR codes with ease. Powerful PDF Tools: Convert images to PDFs and scan documents for storage or sharing. Beautiful Templates: Customize your QR codes with stunning designs, including festive Christmas templates. Scan History: Never lose track of important QR codes or PDFs you've created.  Subscriptions  Unlock premium features with our flexible subscription plans: 3-Day Free Trial, then $4.99/week Lifetime Access for a one-time payment of $19.99  Scan smarter, create beautifully, and manage effortlessly with QR Scanner: PDF & Code Reader.  Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/qr-scanner-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/qr-scannerq/

About

BlippAR OpenAR

Explore the world through augmented reality. Scan everyday objects, famous faces, landmarks, and more to unlock interactive experiences and learn new information. Discover hidden content on packaging, magazines, and posters.

Highlights
  • Scan everyday objects to learn more
  • Unlock AR experiences from everyday places
  • Discover content on packaging and magazines
  • Identify famous faces, landmarks, and more
  • Interactive augmented reality experiences
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Via the realms of augmented reality, Blippar helps you see, experience and learn more from the world. Unlock augmented reality experiences from everyday objects and places with the Blippar app. Scan and see what you can discover. Perhaps you’ve seen a celeb but can’t quite place them? A logo you want to know more about or that adorable dog? Or who painted that amazing art piece? Scan them with blippar to learn more. Scanning with Blippar is easy: 1. Download, then tap and hold to scan almost anything, see what you discover (we may not always get it right, but we’re working on it!). Try any famous face, dogs, cars (US only), landmarks, flowers, everyday objects… even a banana! 2. Look out for the Blippar logo on packaging, products, magazines and posters. Scan the item as instructed to experience incredible augmented reality. Follow @blippar on Instagram & Twitter, like us on Facebook or check the blipp.it webpage for more blipps. Any questions or feedback, email: ios@blippar.com

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
BlippAR OpenAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 4.7 against BlippAR OpenAR's 2.3. QR Scanner also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 3) and device support. BlippAR OpenAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BlippAR OpenAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Scanner has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Scanner versus BlippAR OpenAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerBlippAR OpenAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMagic Snailblippar.com

In-app purchases

12 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions11
  • QR Scanner Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Week$5.997 Days
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  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • QR Scanner PRO$29.991 Year
  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Year$34.991 Year
  • QR Scanner PRO 1 Year$39.991 Year
  • QR Scanner PRO3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner Pro$19.99
None

BlippAR OpenAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlippAR OpenAR free?
BlippAR OpenAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Scanner or BlippAR OpenAR?
QR Scanner is rated higher. QR Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while BlippAR OpenAR averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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