Comparison

QR Scanner vs CleanKoala

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

CleanKoala

Free up phone storage by identifying and deleting duplicate or similar photos and videos. Analyze your device's memory usage and get suggestions for optimization. Securely store sensitive images in a private album.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo cleaning
  • Similar photo categorization
  • Video batch deletion
  • Memory analysis and suggestions
  • Private photo album
  • Phone health check
Features
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Want to solve the problem of excessive phone memory? Let CleanKoala help you! ►Mobile Memory Suggestion: Want to know how your phone's memory is doing? Just scan your phone's memory situation, and we will conduct a specific analysis and suggest actions for your phone's memory situation. Our suggestions will also vary depending on the phone's memory situation! Can greatly reduce phone memory troubles! ►Clean Koala intelligent function: Click on the Clean Koala cartoon doll, and we will provide you with different product functions! You can use the CleanKoala cartoon doll to achieve different functions: phone memory cleaning, phone health check, function navigation, and in future versions, we will continue to introduce more interesting and practical features, which can only be experienced in CleanKoala! ►Clean up duplicate photos: Have CleanKoala scan your photo library and tell you how many duplicate photos are taking up your memory! You can delete or keep these photos, and CleanKoala can help you achieve it! ►Video management: Is there too much video in the phone? CleanKoala is here to help you! You can batch select the videos you want to delete, or enter the operation page to decide whether to delete or keep the videos by sliding left or right. Two operation methods are designed to help you better clean up your phone's memory ►Similar photo cleaning: There are many photos with similar elements in the phone, such as taking several poses under a background, but leaving them all is too wasteful of memory? We will categorize similar photo groups for you, and you can choose to keep the best results or keep all of them, allowing you to experience the fun of managing photos and reviewing the past! ►Private Album: Concerned about sensitive photos? CleanKoala provides a Private Album feature that allows you to store your private photos securely. Keep your personal moments safe and accessible only to you! ►More features: CleanKoala aims to provide users with a convenient and enjoyable product experience, and we will continue to launch more practical and interesting features in the future! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NEo767jnQFxDfr4PnyreOlb7NhicTAIbbqKqL92QtMo/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19IJ-qcSp8C4Nqn5mSG50GByygQJeISSmUSJU9VpLWAU/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
CleanKoala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Scanner at 100% against CleanKoala's 44%. QR Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). CleanKoala's advantage is ratings volume (809 vs 121). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and CleanKoala sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanKoala has 809 ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR Scanner's written reviews are positive against 44% of CleanKoala's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner ships an update monthly, CleanKoala every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Scanner versus CleanKoala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerCleanKoala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (121 ratings) — better4.4 (809 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings121809 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic SnailFREEBOUND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

QR Scanner

All ratings116 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CleanKoala

All ratings801 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

QR Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CleanKoala

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't delete photos/videos as advertised
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow viewing of all payment options
  • Improve ability to delete photos/videos

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
11 purchases

CleanKoala

Subscriptions10
  • Cleankoala PRO 50% OFF$2.997 Days
  • Cleankoala PRO 50% OFF3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Cleankoala Pro$6.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Cleankoala pro weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • CleanKoala PRO7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • CleanKoala Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Cleankoala pro weekly$8.997 Days
  • Cleankoala PRO7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • CleanKoala PRO7 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Cleankoala pro yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • CleanKoala lifetime pro$39.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CleanKoala free?
CleanKoala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Scanner or CleanKoala?
QR Scanner is rated higher. QR Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while CleanKoala averages 4.4 from 809 ratings.
Do QR Scanner or CleanKoala have ads?
Both QR Scanner and CleanKoala show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner or CleanKoala?
QR Scanner ships an update monthly, and CleanKoala every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Scanner was updated on October 30, 2026 and CleanKoala on October 30, 2026.

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