# QR Reader* vs Screen Recorder

QR Reader* and Screen Recorder both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Screen Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Reader*'s. Screen Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Screen Recorder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.4 for QR Reader* against 4.5 for Screen Recorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of QR Reader*'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Screen Recorder's.

QR Reader* ships an update every 4 months, Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader* | Screen Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader/id6743430751/reviews) | **[4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6757123646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cijay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752173749) | [Keyur Kyada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689935601) |

## 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 |


### Screen Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-recorder-record-video/id6757123646)

Capture your phone's screen with audio and record in the background. Edit recordings with trimming, speed control, and filters. Ideal for tutorials, gameplay, and presentations.

**Highlights:** Screen recording with audio, Background video recording, Video trimming, Video speed control, Add video filters, High-quality recording

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Reader* free?

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

### Is Screen Recorder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Reader* or Screen Recorder?

Screen Recorder is rated higher. QR Reader* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Screen Recorder averages 4.5 from 41 ratings.

### Do QR Reader* or Screen Recorder have ads?

QR Reader* shows ads; Screen Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Reader* or Screen Recorder?

QR Reader* ships an update every 4 months, and Screen Recorder every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Reader* was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screen Recorder on November 13, 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.*