QR Code Reader vs Scan It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes or generate your own for various purposes like sharing URLs, Wi-Fi access, or locations. Offers a simple interface for quick use and includes premium features through subscription.
- Fast QR & Barcode Scanning
- Smart Barcode Recognition
- Custom QR Code Creation
- Generate QR codes from text, URL, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, location
- Simple & Intuitive Design
- Ad-free experience with subscription
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QRPal is a fast, all-in-one scanner for QR codes and barcodes β and it lets you create your own QR codes too. The interface is clean and easy to use, and scanning works offline. β’ Scan Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera or from any photo in your library. The app supports QR, Aztec, PDF417, Data Matrix, EAN-13/8, UPC-E, Code 39/93/128, ITF-14, and more. After a scan, you can open the link, save the contact, connect to Wi-Fi, or look up the product on Google, Amazon, and eBay. A built-in flashlight helps in low light. Scanned links are checked on your device, so you can catch unsafe ones before you open them. With Pro, Batch Scan collects many codes in one session and exports them to a CSV file. You can also start a scan from Control Center, the Action Button, Siri, or the Share Sheet β even from a saved photo. β’ Create Create more than 20 types of QR code, including Wi-Fi, contact cards (vCard), calendar events, locations, email, SMS, phone, and plain text, plus links for Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Telegram, Snapchat, and Spotify. To make many at once, import a CSV file and generate a code for each row. β’ Customize Choose your own colors and gradients, adjust the dot and eye shapes, and add a logo in the center. You can also apply a ready-made style such as Neon Glow, Ocean Breeze, or Cherry Blossom with one tap. A live preview shows whether the code is still scannable. β’ Export Save a code as a high-resolution PNG (up to 4096 px), a scalable SVG, or a print-ready PDF. A transparent background is available for logos, posters, and packaging. β’ History Every code you scan or create is saved to your history. You can organize codes into folders, add notes, and search your history. Add the codes you use most to your Favorites so they're easy to find later. β’ Other features With Siri Shortcuts you can scan or create by voice, and your data stays on your device. Some features require an in-app purchase or subscription. Terms of Use: https://turretspire.github.io/qr-app-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://turretspire.github.io/qr-app-legal/privacy-policy.html
Scan It
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Safe QR Scanner is the simplest way to scan QR codes without falling for phishing or malware traps. Every time you point your camera at a code, we check the destination URL against known threat patterns and warn you if something is off β before you ever open the link. No more accidentally tapping a sketchy redirect from a sticker on a bus stop or a flyer in a coffee shop. WHY USE SAFE QR SCANNER β’ Scan Without Worry β sniff out phishing, malware, and dodgy redirects before you ever open the link β’ Fast When It Matters β one tap to scan; trusted links open right away with optional confirmation β’ Fully On-Device β your scan history stays on your phone. Nothing sent to a server β’ Built-in Privacy β we don't read the contents of QR codes you scan; only the URL is checked for safety signals β’ Verdicts Up Front β every scan shows a clear safety status: safe, suspicious, dangerous, or unverified PREMIUM FEATURES Premium unlocks the safety verification on every scan and gives you the full Scan History tab so you can revisit and re-open any code you've ever scanned. Try free for 3 days, then continue weekly or yearly. Cancel anytime in iPhone Settings. WHAT YOU GET β’ Real-time link safety analysis powered by phishing and malware classifiers β’ Fast scanner with finder brackets and audio/haptic feedback β’ Smart per-link confirmation: trusted sites can open instantly, suspicious ones always ask β’ Privacy-first design β no account, no tracking, no third-party data sharing β’ Scan history with timestamps, status badges, and one-tap re-open PERFECT FOR β’ Anyone who scans posters, restaurant menus, or shipping labels β’ People worried about phishing-by-QR (a real threat β codes are now used in scams) β’ Travelers who scan unfamiliar Wi-Fi codes β’ Parents who want to check links before passing the phone to a kid Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in Settings > [Apple ID] > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are linked from the in-app paywall and Settings.
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Verdict
QR Code Reader and Scan It are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Scan It sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | Scan It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asad Nawaz | Denis Skuratovich |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
- Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Annual Premium Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Scan It
- Premium Special Offer$4.997 Days
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year
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