Comparison

QR Code Scanner vs El Metro

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to view product information or compare prices. Generate custom QR codes for text, websites, images, and more. Save your scan history and share generated codes effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • View product information and price comparison
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Share text, websites, images, and documents
  • Automatic scan history saving
  • Flashlight and vibration settings
Features
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QR code scanning generator, quick scanning of QR codes or barcodes, viewing product information and price comparison details, etc. Create your own code, share text, website, images, videos, documents, business cards, etc. Generate personalized QR code!  【 Application Introduction 】 -Support quick scanning of various QR codes and barcodes, as well as barcode product information inquiry; -Support QR code recognition for local images; -Support automatic saving of scanning history records, convenient and worry free; -Provide QR code generation and sharing functions, which are super easy to use, allowing you to easily create and share your own QR code anytime, anywhere; -Supports turning on/off the flash, no longer worrying about dim light; -The switch for scanning vibration and scanning sound can be freely set to meet the needs of various scanning scenarios. -Multiple QR code creation: text, website, images, videos, documents, business cards, official accounts, wifi and other formats generated. -Supports multiple languages: currently supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and will gradually support all languages in the future!   -Automatic Renewal Service Statement -Subscription: Weekly/$4.99 -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://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/GoCedDZAWoLOQFxSzbic4XfYnMC?from=from_copylink -Terms of Use: https://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/FVPxduGUmoBq4MxybI3chmNYnDh?from=from_copylink

About

El Metro

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El Metro es una aplicación diseñada para ayudarte a moverte por la ciudad de forma práctica y segura. Con una interfaz simple e intuitiva, podrás visualizar rutas en el mapa, acceder a información importante de tu viaje y mantenerte informado mediante notificaciones en tiempo real. ¿Qué puedes hacer con El Metro? • Visualizar tu recorrido directamente en el mapa • Recibir notificaciones importantes sobre tu servicio • Gestionar tu perfil de usuario de manera sencilla • Registrar un contacto de emergencia para mayor tranquilidad La aplicación utiliza tu número de teléfono para el inicio de sesión y proteger tu cuenta. Tu información se usa únicamente para el funcionamiento de la app y no se comparte con terceros. El Metro está pensada para ofrecer una experiencia confiable, clara y enfocada en facilitar tu movilidad diaria.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner4 screens
El Metro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: El Metro at none against QR Code Scanner's 1. QR Code Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. QR Code Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. El Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner ships an update fortnightly, El Metro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code Scanner versus El Metro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ScannerEl Metro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer镇城 胡Shanik Montes de Oca

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Members3 Days trial$4.997 Days
None

El Metro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is El Metro free?
El Metro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner or El Metro have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner nor El Metro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or El Metro?
QR Code Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and El Metro every 10 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner was updated on October 5, 2026 and El Metro on October 17, 2026.

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