QR Code Scanner vs Simple Memo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Scanner
This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. It features autofocus, a scan history, and the ability to read codes from photos or in low light conditions.
- Reads QR codes/barcodes in 0.1 seconds
- Autofocus function
- Automatic scan history saving
- Reads from photo albums
- Reads in dark places
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Official Japanese-made QR code reader Accurately reads QR codes/barcodes in just 0.1 seconds. Anyone can use it automatically and easily by simply holding up the iPhone camera. <Main features> - Autofocus function works even with camera shake - Automatically saves scan history - Can read from photo albums - Can read in dark places
Simple Memo
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Simple Memo - Checklist is a simple memo app that lets you quickly use both memos and checklists. Write down ideas as they come to you, or manage to-dos and shopping with checklists. With no complicated settings or operations, you can start writing whenever you need to. Use it as a memo pad, to-do list, or shopping list for everything from quick everyday notes to organizing your tasks. 【Main Features】 ・Quickly switch between memos and checklists ・Manage to-dos and shopping with checklists ・Swipe left or right to move between pages ・Create up to 10 pages ・Reorder and delete items ・Rename pages freely
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Scanner at none against Simple Memo's 1. QR Code Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Simple Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Scanner ships an update every 10 days, Simple Memo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner | Simple Memo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mirai sato | Sota Yamamoto |
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Simple Memo
- Remove Ads$2.49
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner free?
Is Simple Memo free?
Do QR Code Scanner or Simple Memo have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or Simple Memo?
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