Comparison

Qr reader vs QR Cake

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

Head to head
About

Qr reader

Easily generate custom-colored QR codes for various content types like links and emails. Scan existing QR codes from your album or camera. Offers a free trial and subscription options for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Generate QR codes for links, email, social media
  • Scan QR codes from camera or album
  • Customize QR code colors and backgrounds
  • Supports various content types
  • Automatic renewal subscription service
Features
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Generate QR code: Generate QR codes for different types of content, such as email, messaging, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram links. Scan QR code: You can scan the QR code in the album or use a camera to scan the QR code. Custom color: Abandoning black and white QR codes, different colors and background colors can be set for the QR code. Automatic Renewal Service Statement Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, the amount will be credited to their iTunes account. Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, please manually disable the auto renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. After cancellation, no further fees will be charged. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVHZTYVhrTmJFWGlR Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVG9WU3VobU1yRWFU

About

QR Cake

Features
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QR Cake is a QR code generator for codes you can change after they are printed. Make a website QR code in seconds with no account, or create a free account for dynamic QR codes: fix a typo, swap a file or point a poster somewhere new, and every code you have already printed keeps working. MAKE A QR CODE IN SECONDS • Static website codes need no account: design one, then share it or save it to Photos • Dynamic codes for 11 kinds of content: website, link list, images, video, file, PDF, audio, business card, review page, app and event • Mobile landing pages for your links, contact details, reviews, apps, events and files, in your own colours, font and logo DESIGN IT YOUR WAY • Patterns: square, dots, rounded and fluid • Eye shapes, colours, gradients and a transparent background • Add your logo, or pick one of the built-in presets • Frames with a caption, such as "SCAN ME", around the code • A live preview of exactly what you will print CHANGE IT AFTER PRINTING • Edit a dynamic code's destination, content or design at any time • Protect a code with a password • Pause a code and switch it back on whenever you like SEE WHAT'S WORKING (PRO AND BUSINESS) • A live feed of scans as they happen • Scans over time, with an hour by hour breakdown • Countries, devices and referrers • A home screen widget with your scan counts SHARE AND MANAGE • Share high resolution PNGs, or save them to your photo library • Search everything you have made • Sign in with Apple, Google or email, and delete your account in the app whenever you want • One account with qrcake.com, so your codes stay in sync on the web and on your phone PLANS Every plan, the free one included, has unlimited scans and codes that never expire. On the free plan a short ad shows before your link opens, and every paid plan removes it. Basic, Pro and Business give you more dynamic codes, and Pro and Business add scan analytics. Eligible new subscribers get a 1-week free trial. Subscriptions are monthly or yearly and renew automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://qrcake.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://qrcake.com/privacy

Screenshots

Qr reader4 screens
QR Cake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Qr reader at 13.0 against QR Cake's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Qr reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QR Cake sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qr reader ships an update every 2 days, QR Cake every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Qr reader versus QR Cake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQr readerQR Cake
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
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In-app purchases

3 purchases

Qr reader

Subscriptions1
  • Continuous package week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • Monthly Membership$5.99
  • Annual Membership$14.99
8 purchases

QR Cake

Subscriptions8
  • Single7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Business7 Days trial$31.991 Month
  • Single7 Days trial$37.991 Year
  • Basic7 Days trial$74.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Business7 Days trial$314.991 Year

Questions

Is Qr reader free?
Qr reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Cake free?
QR Cake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qr reader or QR Cake have ads?
Neither Qr reader nor QR Cake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qr reader or QR Cake?
Qr reader ships an update every 2 days, and QR Cake every 3 days. Most recently, Qr reader was updated on October 9, 2026 and QR Cake on September 29, 2026.

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