Comparison

Hardwares vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head

Hardwares

Hardware Info in Your Hands

Fastest and most accurate

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

Hardwares

Features

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Explore Apple hardware history and monitor your device’s system—all in one app! ● Historical Apple Products Information in Your Pocket You can view hardware information for historical Apple products. ・SoC ・Memory ・Display ・Camera ・Battery Capacity ● Understand Your System Status You can view the system status of the device you are currently using. ・System Version ・System Uptime ・Device Thermal Status ・Network Status ● Other Convenient Features ・Internet Speed Test ・View Technical Specifications of Each Device ・Explanation of Technical Terms

About

QR Code Scanner

This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. It features autofocus, a scan history, and the ability to read codes from photos or in low light conditions.

Highlights

Reads QR codes/barcodes in 0.1 seconds
Autofocus function
Automatic scan history saving
Reads from photo albums
Reads in dark places

Features

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Official Japanese-made QR code reader Accurately reads QR codes/barcodes in just 0.1 seconds. Anyone can use it automatically and easily by simply holding up the iPhone camera. ＜Main features＞ - Autofocus function works even with camera shake - Automatically saves scan history - Can read from photo albums - Can read in dark places

Screenshots

Hardwares4 screens

QR Code Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Scanner at none against Hardwares's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Hardwares sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QR Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Hardwares versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Hardwares	QR Code Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 10 days	Every 10 days
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	17.0	16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	37 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Yuichiro Niwa	mirai sato

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hardwares

One-time4

Treat me to a donut$1.99
Treat me to a hamburger$4.99
Remove Ads$5.99

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Treat me to a sushi$8.99

None

QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardwares free?

Hardwares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is QR Code Scanner free?

QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Hardwares or QR Code Scanner have ads?

Both Hardwares and QR Code Scanner show ads.

Which is updated more often, Hardwares or QR Code Scanner?

Hardwares ships an update every 10 days, and QR Code Scanner every 10 days. Most recently, Hardwares was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on June 11, 2026.