BlinkQR Reader vs QR Reader＊
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlinkQR Reader
Quickly scan QR codes with a single touch to access information at high speed. This app also allows you to create various types of QR codes and share them easily with friends. It offers an intuitive interface and efficient operation for a convenient user experience.
- One-touch QR code scanning
- Fast and accurate code reading
- Create multiple QR code types
- Intuitive and beautiful interface
- Easy sharing with friends
- All-in-one functional design
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This QR code application will be your best partner for scanning codes when you go out. You can scan with just one touch, and read the information you need at the fastest speed. BlinkQR Reader provides you with: - Intuitive and beautiful interface - All-in-one functional design - Quick and accurate code reading - Create many types of QR codes - Easier function operation - Share with your friends with one click BlinkQR Reader is always committed to solving problems for users, providing better and easier-to-use functions to achieve real efficiency and convenience!
QR Reader＊
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Scan QR codes in seconds. Open links, text, and Wi-Fi instantly. No setup. No login. Scan anything：QR codes & barcodes, Links, contacts, Wi-Fi Fast & easy：Just point and scan Private & secure Data stays on your device Start scanning now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Reader＊ at every 2 weeks against BlinkQR Reader's every 2 months. 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.
BlinkQR Reader ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader＊ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlinkQR Reader | QR Reader＊ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MINER (HK) CO., LIMITED | JOYLINK NETWORK TECH LIMITED |
In-app purchases
BlinkQR Reader
No in-app purchases
QR Reader＊
No in-app purchases
