Comparison

Ploet Translate vs QR Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Ploet Translate

Break down language barriers with this comprehensive multi-language translation tool. It offers instant text translation, voice and camera translation for real-time communication, and a phrasebook for common expressions. Ideal for travel, study, and daily work.

Highlights
  • Text translation
  • Voice translation
  • Camera translation
  • Real-time conversation translation
  • Common phrase translation
Features
Currently charting
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Want to deal with language barriers with ease? Welcome to Ploet Translate, a comprehensive and practical multi-language translation tool. Text translation: Whether you encounter text that needs to be translated while traveling, studying, or in daily work, Ploet Translate can solve the problem for you in an instant. Just enter the content that needs to be translated, and Ploet Translate will quickly and accurately translate it into the language you want. Voice Photo Translation: By using Ploet Translate's voice/camera translation feature, you can easily meet the challenges of cross-language communication. Simply use your voice to easily recognize and translate into other languages, conveniently and quickly. Conversation translation: Ploet Translate's real-time conversation translation function allows you to smoothly translate in real time with foreign friends, business clients, and even strangers. The translation speed is fast and the information is accurate, ensuring that your information is transmitted completely. Common phrases: Ploet Translate also provides a common phrase translation function to quickly find the spoken expressions or business terms you want, making cross-language communication more convenient. Ploet Translate is a convenient translation tool for your travel and study. Let language no longer be a barrier to communication, allowing you to easily swim in diverse language environments. Come download Ploet Translate and start your language travel journey!

About

QR Scanner

This app quickly scans QR and barcodes from your camera or photo library. It also allows you to generate custom QR codes with various options. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera scanning
  • Image recognition from photo library
  • Customizable QR code generation
  • Local history records
  • Sharing and export options
  • Multilingual support
Features
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QR Scanner is a lightweight, fast, and privacy-friendly QR and barcode tool app. It provides real-time camera scanning, image recognition from the photo library, and customizable QR code generation. The app supports history records, sharing, and multilingual localization. All scanning data is processed locally and never uploaded to developer servers. Core Features Camera Scan: Real-time detection of QR and barcodes with quick focus and recognition hints. Album Recognition: Identify codes from images in your photo library. QR Code Generation: Create QR codes from text or links with customizable color, size, and error correction. History Records: Save scan or generation history locally with favorites and search management. Share & Export: Share or save scan results or generated QR images via the system share sheet. Multi-language Support: Provides localized interfaces and texts in multiple languages. Typical Usage Grant camera and photo access upon first launch. Use the “Scan” tab for real-time detection; enable flashlight if needed. In “Generate,” input text or links to preview and save QR codes. Manage local records in “History,” with favorites and delete options. Access subscriptions and help from the “Settings” page. Subscription & Purchase Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage Subscription: Manage or cancel in your device account settings. Restore Purchase: Available in “Settings” for restoring after reinstall or device change. Privacy Policy: https://www.forapp.store/QrCode/privacy-en.html Terms of Service: https://www.forapp.store/QrCode/terms-en.html Support & Contact App page & help: https://www.forapp.store/QrCode/ Email: devapptian@gmail.com

Screenshots

Ploet Translate4 screens
QR Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ploet Translate at none against QR Scanner's 5. Ploet Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 6). QR Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ploet Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ploet Translate has 1.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Ploet Translate's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ploet Translate ships an update every 6 days, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ploet Translate versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPloet TranslateQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#65 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Kangyimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.启鹏 田

Customer experience

Ploet Translate

All ratings1,594 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative20.2%

QR Scanner

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ploet Translate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads interfere with translation
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more language support
  • Improve ad-free experience
  • Enhance user interface

QR Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ploet Translate

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Enterprise Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Personal Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Ploet Translate free?
Ploet Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ploet Translate or QR Scanner?
QR Scanner is rated higher. Ploet Translate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while QR Scanner averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Ploet Translate or QR Scanner have ads?
QR Scanner shows ads; Ploet Translate does not.
Which is updated more often, Ploet Translate or QR Scanner?
Ploet Translate ships an update every 6 days, and QR Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ploet Translate was updated on September 23, 2026 and QR Scanner on July 17, 2026.

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