# Notes vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against QR Code Reader's 3. Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Size | 18 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamza Yaseen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699570187) | [Pinal Goti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746507294) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-syncpad/id6479739117)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-barcode-scan-plus/id6503445446)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader One Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader One Month | $12.99 | per month |
| QR Code Reader Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Reader free?

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

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

QR Code Reader shows ads; Notes does not.

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