Comparison

Scan QR Code vs QR Reader*

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

Head to head
About

Scan QR Code

Easily scan QR codes from your camera, photos, files, or iCloud. Save your scan history and perform actions like opening links or adding contacts directly from scanned codes. This user-friendly tool offers quick and reliable QR code decoding.

Highlights
  • Scan from camera, photos, files, or iCloud
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Direct actions on scanned codes
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick and reliable scanning
Features
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QR Code Scanner is your ultimate solution for scanning QR codes quickly and efficiently. Whether you're using your camera, photos, files, or even iCloud, scanning has never been easier. With our user-friendly interface, you can effortlessly decode QR codes of all types, from URLs and contact info to product information and more. Save and manage your scanning history with ease, allowing you to revisit previously scanned codes whenever you need. QR Code Scanner provides a variety of actions for each QR code, so you can open links, share information, add contacts directly, and more—all with a simple tap. Key Features: Scan QR codes using your camera, photos, files, or iCloud Save and manage your scanning history for easy access Perform various actions directly from scanned codes Quick, reliable, and easy-to-use interface Download QR Code Scanner today and make QR code scanning simpler than ever! QR Code Scanner app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, QR Code Scanner does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/QR-Scanner/privacy-policy

About

QR Reader*

Easily scan any QR code with your iPhone camera, supporting various types like URLs, contacts, and WiFi. Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi, and manage your scan history. Import codes from photos for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Scan any QR code type
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • View and manage scan history
  • Copy scan results to clipboard
  • Import QR codes from photos
  • Clean and simple user interface
Features
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All-in-One QR Code Scanner & Generator Turn your iPhone into a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes! Whether you're scanning menus, tickets, or product labels, or creating your custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi. This app makes it fast, simple, and secure. Key Features: - Scan Any QR Code Lightning-fast scanning using your iPhone camera Supports all QR code types: URLs, text, emails, contacts, phone numbers & more Automatic detection and action on scanned content - History & Clipboard View and manage past scans Automatically copy results to your clipboard for quick sharing - Create Your Own QR Codes Generate custom QR codes for: • Website URLs • Contact info (vCards) • WiFi credentials • Text & more Save, share, or print your QR codes in seconds - Import from Photos Scan QR codes from saved screenshots and gallery images - Clean UI. Simple Workflow. Designed for speed and ease of use Optimized for all iPhone sizes and the latest iOS Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://qrcodereaderapp.netlify.app/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Scan QR Code4 screens
QR Reader*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan QR Code at 100% against QR Reader*'s 0%. Scan QR Code also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scan QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and QR Reader* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan QR Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan QR Code's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader*'s.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan QR Code versus QR Reader*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan QR CodeQR Reader*
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SutantoCijay LLC

Customer experience

Scan QR Code

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Reader*

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Scan QR Code

Subscriptions2
  • Scan QR Code Pro - 1W$1.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Offering$19.99
  • QR Code Scanner Pro - Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

QR Reader*

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscriptions3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscriptions$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is Scan QR Code free?
Scan QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader* free?
QR Reader* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code or QR Reader*?
Scan QR Code is rated higher. Scan QR Code averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while QR Reader* averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Scan QR Code or QR Reader* have ads?
Both Scan QR Code and QR Reader* show ads.

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