# QR Code Reader & Scanner・ vs AllScan

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader & Scanner・ at 4.5 against AllScan's 3.7. QR Code Reader & Scanner・ also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). AllScan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Scanner・ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AllScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Scanner・ has 214 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ ships an update every 2 months, AllScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader & Scanner・ | AllScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id6736380885/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allscan-qr-and-barcode-reader/id6756808929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hau Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447865580) | [QUANTA GARAGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757359134) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader & Scanner・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id6736380885)

This app allows you to quickly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. It also enables you to generate custom QR codes, open scanned links securely within the app, and organize your scanned data.

**Highlights:** Fast QR & Barcode Scanning, Generate & Customize QR Codes, Secure Built-in Browser, Save & Organize Scanned Codes, Support for Various Code Types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Scan Week Offer | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Scan Week Offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Scan Month Offer | $9.99 | per month |
| QR Scan Month Offer | $12.99 | per month |
| QR Scan Year Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| QR Scan Year Offer | $29.99 | per year |


### AllScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allscan-qr-and-barcode-reader/id6756808929)

This utility app transforms your device's camera into a versatile recognition tool. It can quickly scan QR codes and barcodes, identify everyday objects, and extract text from images, providing instant information and making daily tasks more efficient.

**Highlights:** QR and barcode scanning, Item recognition, Text extraction from images, Access links and product details, Copy and save recognized text, Learn about scanning technology

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AllScan Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AllScan Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader & Scanner・ free?

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AllScan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Scanner・ or AllScan?

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Scanner・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while AllScan averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader & Scanner・ or AllScan have ads?

Both QR Code Reader & Scanner・ and AllScan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Scanner・ or AllScan?

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ ships an update every 2 months, and AllScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Scanner・ was updated on October 7, 2026 and AllScan on October 9, 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.*