Comparison

Easy QR Reader vs JABCode Studio

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

Head to head
About

Easy QR Reader

Features
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"Easy QR Reader" is a QR code scanner app especially designed for IOS. You can scan codes using the camera or from an image. If the scanned code is an URL, you can open the url in the web browser. If the code scanned is not an URL, you can search the content on Internet. You can save the scanned codes on the History. You can edit a code saved on History and add a tag. You can copy the qr text, and you can share a scanned code. Characteristics: - Camera Scanner with flashlight - Image Scanner: Scan code from a photo - QR Code History. Show the history grouped by Day or Month. - Action buttons: Open URL, Brose on Internet, Copy, Share, Edit, Delete. - Custom settings: Open URL automatically, do not add duplicates to History, etc. - Supported QR Codes: Text, URL, Wifi, Contact (VCard and MeCard), Whatsapp, Email, telephone, SMS, Geo.

About

JABCode Studio

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Generate and decode high-capacity, colourful JAB Codes that hold 3Γ— more data than QR codes. If you can think of it, you can encode it. JABCode Studio transforms digital files into vibrant, scannable colour barcodes for bringing your games, websites, or documents to life on paper. It’s the ultimate tool for creators who want to merge the digital and physical worlds. What is a JAB Code? A JAB Code (Just Another Barcode) is a next-generation, full-colour, open-source barcode standard that can store complex files far beyond the limits of traditional black-and-white QR codes. Each code can hold text, images, apps, or other media β€” and can even be chained together to represent entire songs, games, web pages, or archives. Why Jabcode Studio? Instead of storing your work on servers or downloads, JABCode Studio lets you print it. Distribute apps, music, or game data through collectible cards, zines, or art prints β€” all scannable and self-contained.

Screenshots

Easy QR Reader1 screens
JABCode Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JABCode Studio at none against Easy QR Reader's shown. Easy QR Reader's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Easy QR Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and JABCode Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, JABCode Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Easy QR Reader versus JABCode Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy QR ReaderJABCode Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon A. Marchante CastellanosKatzenjammer Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Easy QR Reader

Subscriptions1
  • 1 year without ads$3.991 Year
1 purchases

JABCode Studio

One-time1
  • JABCode Studio Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Easy QR Reader free?
Easy QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JABCode Studio free?
JABCode Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy QR Reader or JABCode Studio have ads?
Easy QR Reader shows ads; JABCode Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy QR Reader or JABCode Studio?
Easy QR Reader ships an update fortnightly, and JABCode Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Easy QR Reader was updated on September 30, 2026 and JABCode Studio on October 2, 2026.

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