Comparison

QR Code Scanner vs ClearScan

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

ClearScan

Features
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Don’t open a QR code without checking it first. ClearScan shows you exactly where a QR code leads - before you tap. Scan any QR code and instantly: • Preview the destination • Understand what the link is • Check if it’s safe or suspicious QR codes are everywhere - menus, parking, emails, ads. But you can’t see where they lead. ClearScan fixes that. --- Features • Instant QR scanning • Link preview (domain + page info) • Plain-English explanation • Safety status (safe, unknown, suspicious) • Scan history • Fast, minimal experience --- Know where you’re going before you tap. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://careful-fuschia-02b.notion.site/ClearScan-Privacy-Policy-34f5948bfa6580a2849ecf9404b4b3ed

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner4 screens
ClearScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ClearScan at none against QR Code Scanner's shown. ClearScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 ClearScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, ClearScan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Scanner versus ClearScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ScannerClearScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilucatdaniel cansdale

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

ClearScan

Subscriptions2
  • ClearScan Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ClearScan Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClearScan free?
ClearScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Scanner or ClearScan have ads?
QR Code Scanner shows ads; ClearScan does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or ClearScan?
QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and ClearScan every 2 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and ClearScan on November 5, 2026.

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