QR Wave vs QR Scanner Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Wave
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QR Wave is a fast and powerful QR code scanner and creator app. It offers support in 5 different languages and provides a user-friendly interface for everyone. No login required; start using it instantly and save your history.
QR Scanner Pro
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Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your camera. FAST SCANNING - Point your camera at any QR code or barcode - Instant recognition and decoding - Supports all major barcode formats SMART ACTIONS - Open URLs directly in browser - Connect to WiFi networks from QR codes - Copy text, contacts, calendar events - Share scan results HISTORY - Browse all past scans - Search through scan history FREE & AD-SUPPORTED - All features available for free
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Wave at every 2 days against QR Scanner Pro's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Wave ships an update every 2 days, QR Scanner Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Wave | QR Scanner Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atakan Arslan | Batuhan Senavci |
In-app purchases
QR Wave
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner Pro
No in-app purchases
