Comparison

QR Code Scanner vs Scan & Read QR

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

Scan & Read QR

Easily scan QR codes from your camera or photos, and create custom QR codes for various information like websites, text, and contacts. Save, share, and manage your scanned and generated codes with a history feature.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes from camera or photos
  • Create QR codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more
  • Save and share generated QR codes
  • Search and filter scanned/generated history
  • Continuous scanning with flashlight and zoom
Features
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Scan & Read QR brings QR scanning, creation and history together. Read a code with your camera or choose an image from Photos, then copy, open or share the result. • Camera and photo scanning, with flashlight, zoom and continuous scanning controls. • Create QR codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, locations, calendar events, phone, SMS, email and social links. • Save generated QR images to Photos or share them with other apps. • Search scanned and generated history, filter records and mark favourites. Some features require an in-app purchase. Subscription prices, billing periods and any trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled in Settings > your name > Subscriptions before renewal. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Service URL: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/coG65N1yrSNh Privacy Policy: https://www.kdocs.cn/l/cf161ZVEEZS0

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner4 screens
Scan & Read QR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan & Read QR at 5.0 against QR Code Scanner's 4.5. Scan & Read QR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). QR Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (100 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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 Scan & Read QR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan & Read QR 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 100 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, Scan & Read QR every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Scanner versus Scan & Read QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ScannerScan & Read QR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (100 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLilucatYunrui International Technology Limited

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner

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

Scan & Read QR

All ratings2 ratings
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

Scan & Read QR

Subscriptions2
  • weekvip3 Days trial$29.997 Days
  • weekvip3 Days trial$39.991 Month

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan & Read QR free?
Scan & Read QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner or Scan & Read QR?
Scan & Read QR is rated higher. QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Scan & Read QR averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Code Scanner or Scan & Read QR have ads?
QR Code Scanner shows ads; Scan & Read QR does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner or Scan & Read QR?
QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and Scan & Read QR every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scan & Read QR on October 31, 2026.

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