QR Reader* vs SafeKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader*
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.
- 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
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All-in-One QR Code Scanner & Generator Turn your iPhone into a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes! Whether you're scanning menus, tickets, or product labels, or creating your custom QR codes for links, contacts, or WiFi. This app makes it fast, simple, and secure. Key Features: - Scan Any QR Code Lightning-fast scanning using your iPhone camera Supports all QR code types: URLs, text, emails, contacts, phone numbers & more Automatic detection and action on scanned content - History & Clipboard View and manage past scans Automatically copy results to your clipboard for quick sharing - Create Your Own QR Codes Generate custom QR codes for: • Website URLs • Contact info (vCards) • WiFi credentials • Text & more Save, share, or print your QR codes in seconds - Import from Photos Scan QR codes from saved screenshots and gallery images - Clean UI. Simple Workflow. Designed for speed and ease of use Optimized for all iPhone sizes and the latest iOS Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://qrcodereaderapp.netlify.app/privacypolicy/
SafeKey
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SafeKey is a simple and secure password manager. Keep your logins, cards, IDs, 2FA codes and private photos in one encrypted vault that only you can open. ONE SAFE PLACE FOR EVERYTHING - Save logins, bank cards, IDs and secure notes - Favorites and recent items, fast search - Copy a username or password with one tap BUILT-IN AUTHENTICATOR - 6-digit 2FA (TOTP) codes that refresh automatically - Keep passwords and verification codes together PASSWORD GENERATOR - Create strong passwords instantly - Choose length, upper/lower case, numbers and symbols - Live strength meter PRIVATE PHOTOS - Hide personal photos in an encrypted vault - Photos stay blurred until you tap to view SECURITY FIRST - Unlock with your master password or Face ID - Zero-knowledge encryption: your data is encrypted on your device - Auto-lock when you leave the app MORE TOOLS - Create and scan QR codes - Import and export your vault for backup - iCloud sync, light and dark themes, 18 languages SafeKey does not collect your personal data. Your vault belongs to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafeKey at none against QR Reader*'s 3. SafeKey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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. QR Reader* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SafeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Reader* ships an update every 4 months, SafeKey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader* | SafeKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cijay LLC | Do Long |
In-app purchases
QR Reader*
- Weekly Subscriptions3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Subscriptions$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$49.99
SafeKey
No in-app purchases
