Comparison

QR Code Scanner vs ThingsTrade

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner

This app allows you to quickly scan various QR codes and barcodes, including Wi-Fi credentials, contact information, and URLs. It also enables you to create custom QR codes with personalized branding and social media links.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Create social media QR codes
  • Scan Wi-Fi, contact, and URL codes
  • Personalize codes with logos and colors
  • Optimized for iOS speed and performance
Features
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QR – Smart QR Code Reader & Generator Your all-in-one QR code reader, QR scanner, and QR code generator for iPhone. QR is the fastest, most intuitive way to scan QR codes, barcodes, and create your own custom codes—all in one sleek, privacy-first app. SCAN ANYTHING Effortlessly scan QR codes, barcodes, WiFi codes, contact cards, URLs, and more. Whether it's on a product, a flyer, or a screen, QR reads it instantly and reliably. GENERATE CUSTOM CODES Stand out with personalized QR code and barcode generator features. Add your logo, choose colors, and create professional-grade codes for business, events, and more. BUILT FOR IPHONE Optimized for speed and simplicity, QR code scanner for iPhone delivers lightning-fast results with native performance and seamless iOS integration. Bonus Feature: Instantly generate social QR codes that link to your Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and more—perfect for creators, influencers, and businesses who want to connect with their audience in one tap. * In order to use QR Code Scanner you need to purchase the Lilucat Pro which is an annual or weekly service. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renews at the same price unless disabled in iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed in your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Links Terms of Service: https://qrcodereaderapp.lilucat.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://qrcodereaderapp.lilucat.com/legal/privacy

About

ThingsTrade

Easily exchange items with users locally or globally. Create a profile, list items you want or have, and negotiate trades directly within the app. Stay updated with notifications and manage your conversations and trade history securely.

Highlights
  • Create user profiles and list items
  • View wanted and available items
  • In-app negotiation and chat
  • Trade and chat history management
  • Notifications for messages and offers
Features
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ThingsTrade is the easiest way to exchange items with people near you or around the world. Key features: *Create a profile and list items you want or are willing to trade *View other users’ wanted and available items *Start conversations and negotiate trades directly in the app *Receive notifications for new messages and offers *Manage your trades and chat history easily ThingsTrade makes it simple to connect with others and arrange item exchanges in a secure and user-friendly environment. Premium Subscription: - Access to unlimited premium features - Auto-renewable yearly subscription - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled Terms of Use: https://thingstrade.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://thingstrade.com/privacy

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner4 screens
ThingsTrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThingsTrade at 100% against QR Code Scanner's 43%. ThingsTrade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ThingsTrade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThingsTrade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThingsTrade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, ThingsTrade every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Scanner versus ThingsTrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ScannerThingsTrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (98 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB28 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLilucatThingsTrade

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner

All ratings98 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

ThingsTrade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • QR Scanner$2.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner$9.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • QR Scanner$9.991 Year
  • QR Code Scanner & Generator$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • QR ScannerFree
  • QR Scanner$19.99
  • QR Code Scanner$49.99
2 purchases

ThingsTrade

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Anual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium TEST$0.99

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThingsTrade free?
ThingsTrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner or ThingsTrade?
ThingsTrade is rated higher. QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while ThingsTrade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Scanner or ThingsTrade have ads?
QR Code Scanner shows ads; ThingsTrade does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or ThingsTrade?
QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and ThingsTrade every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and ThingsTrade on July 22, 2026.

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