# QR Reader* vs Printer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Printer App at 80% against QR Reader*'s 0%. Printer App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Reader* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Printer App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Printer App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Printer App has 36 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QR Reader*'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Printer App's.

QR Reader* ships an update every 4 months, Printer App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader* | Printer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader/id6743430751/reviews) | **[4.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-airprint-and-scan/id6745002282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cijay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752173749) | [RootsCoder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743145958) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader/id6743430751)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscriptions | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |


### Printer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printer-app-airprint-and-scan/id6745002282)

Print and scan documents, photos, and PDFs directly from your iPhone or iPad without a computer. Connects wirelessly to AirPrint, HP, and other WiFi printers for fast, reliable mobile printing.

**Highlights:** Print from iPhone & iPad, AirPrint & HP Printer Support, WiFi Printer Connection, Scan to PDF, Photo & Document Printing, All-in-One Printer Utility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access (One-Time) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Reader* free?

QR Reader* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Printer App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Reader* or Printer App?

Printer App is rated higher. QR Reader* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Printer App averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.

### Do QR Reader* or Printer App have ads?

QR Reader* shows ads; Printer App does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Reader* or Printer App?

QR Reader* ships an update every 4 months, and Printer App monthly. Most recently, QR Reader* was updated on September 25, 2026 and Printer App on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*