# Scan QR Code Now vs QR Code Reader Master Ultra

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader Master Ultra at 5.0 against Scan QR Code Now's 4.6. Scan QR Code Now's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 19) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader Master Ultra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader Master Ultra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code Now has 13K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scan QR Code Now ships an update every 10 days, QR Code Reader Master Ultra every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code Now | QR Code Reader Master Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-now/id6503708537/reviews) | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-master-ultra/id6748066211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparktonic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711861522) | [敏敏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792742635) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-now/id6503708537)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, find deals, or create your own codes. Features auto-scan, safe browsing, and sharing options. Offers premium features through subscription.

**Highlights:** QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner, Create & Share QR Codes, Auto Scan functionality, Discover Deals & Coupons, Safe Browsing for links, Save & Share Scan History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Scan QR Code Now | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro User | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Unlock all features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent app
- ⭐ Great QR code reader
- ⭐ Works as expected
- ⭐ Fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💔 Scam app, don't download
- 💔 Doesn't deliver on promises

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### QR Code Reader Master Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-master-ultra/id6748066211)

Quickly scan and read QR and barcodes to access information. Generate and share your own custom codes, and keep an organized archive of all scanned and created codes. Offers unlimited access to all features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** QR Code Scanner, Barcode Scanner, Create QR Codes, Share QR Codes, Auto Scan, Code Archiving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| month vip | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code Now free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader Master Ultra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code Now or QR Code Reader Master Ultra?

QR Code Reader Master Ultra is rated higher. Scan QR Code Now averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while QR Code Reader Master Ultra averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code Now or QR Code Reader Master Ultra have ads?

Both Scan QR Code Now and QR Code Reader Master Ultra show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code Now or QR Code Reader Master Ultra?

Scan QR Code Now ships an update every 10 days, and QR Code Reader Master Ultra every 9 days. Most recently, Scan QR Code Now was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader Master Ultra on July 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*