# QR Code Reader & Scanner・ vs QR Whiz

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Whiz at every 9 days against QR Code Reader & Scanner・'s every 2 months. QR Code Reader & Scanner・'s advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 QR Whiz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Code Reader & Scanner・ against 4.4 for QR Whiz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Scanner・ has 214 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ ships an update every 2 months, QR Whiz every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader & Scanner・ | QR Whiz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id6736380885/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-whiz-barcode-reader/id6761517357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hau Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447865580) | [Pixel Vertex Mobile Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777202606) |

## 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 |


### QR Whiz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-whiz-barcode-reader/id6761517357)

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and product details. Create and share your own QR codes for various purposes. Save scan history for easy access.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code and barcode scanning, Create QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, Scan from camera or import from photos, Save scan history, Easy sharing of results and created codes, Clean and simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Whiz Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Whiz Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is QR Whiz free?

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

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

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Scanner・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while QR Whiz averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

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

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

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

QR Code Reader & Scanner・ ships an update every 2 months, and QR Whiz every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Scanner・ was updated on October 7, 2026 and QR Whiz on October 6, 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.*