# My QR Code Scanner & Reader. vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Authenticator at weekly against My QR Code Scanner & Reader.'s every 2 months. Authenticator also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). My QR Code Scanner & Reader.'s advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 26). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My QR Code Scanner & Reader. sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.6 for My QR Code Scanner & Reader. against 4.5 for Authenticator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 26 respectively.

My QR Code Scanner & Reader. ships an update every 2 months, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My QR Code Scanner & Reader. | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-qr-code-scanner-and-reader/id6740007685/reviews)** | [4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) |

## What reviewers say

### My QR Code Scanner & Reader.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-qr-code-scanner-and-reader/id6740007685)

Quickly scan and decode QR codes and barcodes from your camera or gallery. Access URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more instantly. Save your scan history and create custom QR codes with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Decode links, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, Scan from camera or gallery, Save scan history, Create custom QR codes, Ad-free experience (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| One week trial subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

**Highlights:** Organize 2FA tokens and passwords, Offline code generation, Built-in secure browser, Manage existing codes and passwords (free), Unlimited code/password creation (premium), Face ID access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My QR Code Scanner & Reader. free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My QR Code Scanner & Reader. or Authenticator?

My QR Code Scanner & Reader. is rated higher. My QR Code Scanner & Reader. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do My QR Code Scanner & Reader. or Authenticator have ads?

Both My QR Code Scanner & Reader. and Authenticator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My QR Code Scanner & Reader. or Authenticator?

My QR Code Scanner & Reader. ships an update every 2 months, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, My QR Code Scanner & Reader. was updated on November 4, 2026 and Authenticator on November 5, 2026.

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