Comparison

QR Code Scanner Pro * vs Hottub Auth

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 Pro *

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for sharing, marketing, or product information. Features include auto-scan mode, the ability to save and organize codes, and quick sharing options. Unlock premium features with a subscription for unlimited scans and advanced functionalities.

Highlights
  • QR Code & Barcode Scanner
  • Create Custom QR Codes
  • Barcode Reader
  • Share Codes Easily
  • Auto Scan Mode
  • Save & Organize Codes
Features
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Scan, create, and manage every QR code and barcode — all in one beautifully simple app. QR Code Scanner Pro is the fastest way to read codes, generate your own, and keep everything organized. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY • Point your camera and get instant results for QR codes and barcodes • Read product barcodes to check items, prices, and food labels • Auto-scan mode detects codes hands-free • Open links, add contacts, connect to Wi-Fi, and more in one tap CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES • Generate codes for SMS, phone, email, and Wi-Fi • Social links: Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Spotify and more • URLs, contacts, locations, and plain text • Customize colors and share your codes anywhere in seconds STAY ORGANIZED • Every scan and creation is saved to your history • Find, reuse, and share past codes anytime • Light and dark mode, clean and intuitive design WHY QR CODE SCANNER PRO • Fast and accurate scanning • Simple, modern interface • Everything you need in one app Download QR Code Scanner Pro and turn your camera into the only code scanner and generator you'll ever need. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qrcodescannerpro.com/privacy

About

Hottub Auth

Features
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Hottub Auth is a private authenticator for one-time codes, encrypted recovery, and Hottub sign-in approvals. It keeps security focused: codes when you need them, backup when you choose it, and approvals only when you connect a Hottub account. The core authenticator works signed out and offline after accounts are added. A Hottub account is optional and is used for Hottub sign-in approvals, paired-device status, and encrypted recovery features. ADD AUTHENTICATOR CODES Set up two-factor authentication for any website or app that supports authenticator apps. Add accounts by scanning a standard QR code, importing Google Authenticator export QR screenshots, or entering a setup key manually. Hottub Auth supports standard time-based one-time password codes, so it fits into the security flow you already use for email, banking, social, work, hosting, and admin accounts. IMPORT FROM GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR Moving to a new authenticator should not mean retyping every setup key. Hottub Auth can read Google Authenticator export QR codes from the camera or from screenshots you select from your photo library. Large Google exports can span multiple QR codes; Hottub Auth lets you scan or select multiple export screenshots, reviews the decoded accounts on-device, removes duplicates, and imports only after you confirm. STAY ORGANIZED Security codes are easier to trust when the list is clear. Search by account, issuer, or group. Favorite important accounts so they stay near the top. Use readable countdowns to know when a code is about to rotate, and tap to copy a code when you need it. ENCRYPTED ON THIS DEVICE Your authenticator setup keys live in an encrypted local vault. If you enable the app lock, opening the vault requires Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. The vault remains encrypted regardless of whether the app lock is on, and the app hides sensitive screens when it moves to the background. BACKUP AND RECOVERY Authenticator data is important. Hottub Auth includes encrypted backup and restore so you can move codes to another iPhone without exposing setup keys in plain text. The backup is locked with a passphrase only you know. Hottub cannot open an encrypted backup for you, so the app is explicit about keeping your passphrase safe. HOTTUB SIGN-IN APPROVALS When you connect a Hottub account, Hottub Auth can approve Hottub sign-in requests from the app. Approval requests show the requesting browser or device and a matching code so you can compare what appears on the web with what appears in the app. Notifications can bring you back into Hottub Auth quickly, while biometric or passcode checks keep the final approval step inside the app when your app lock is enabled. APPLE WATCH COMPANION The Apple Watch companion is built for Hottub approvals and signed-in status. Authenticator setup keys, recovery, and sensitive vault actions stay on iPhone. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Hottub Auth is local-first. You can use the authenticator without creating an account, without syncing codes, and without uploading setup keys. If you choose encrypted backup or Hottub account features, the app keeps those actions separate from the core offline code generator. WHAT YOU GET - TOTP authenticator codes for websites and apps that support authenticator apps. - QR scanner, Google Authenticator import, screenshot import, and manual setup-key entry. - Search, favorites, grouping, countdowns, and tap-to-copy for fast code access. - Encrypted on-device vault with optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock. - Encrypted backup and restore between iPhones. - Advanced plain-text export and import with clear warnings. - Optional Hottub sign-in approvals with matching-code confirmation. - Apple Watch companion for approval visibility. - Local-first design: the core authenticator works signed out. Hottub Auth is for anyone who wants an authenticator app that feels calm, organized, and serious about recovery.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner Pro *4 screens
Hottub Auth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hottub Auth at none against QR Code Scanner Pro *'s 3. Hottub Auth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). QR Code Scanner Pro *'s advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price and iOS requirement 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 Pro * sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Hottub Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Scanner Pro * versus Hottub Auth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner Pro *Hottub Auth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (326 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings326 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTalzo Media Ltf.Hottub

Bugs and requests

QR Code Scanner Pro *

Requested features

4 requests
  • Venmo
  • Hulu
  • Libby
  • eSIM

Hottub Auth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Scanner Pro *

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription noTrial Special7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription 27 Days trial$9.997 Days
None

Hottub Auth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner Pro * free?
QR Code Scanner Pro * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hottub Auth free?
Hottub Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner Pro * or Hottub Auth have ads?
QR Code Scanner Pro * shows ads; Hottub Auth does not.

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