Comparison

QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ vs Photo Vault

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with this fast, secure, and reliable utility. Effortlessly open links, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, or access text with smart actions. Keep a history of your scans, all while prioritizing your privacy as no data is collected.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate scanning
  • Smart actions for links, Wi-Fi, contacts
  • Scan history tracking
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Flashlight support for low-light scanning
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with a tool built for everyday use. Detect links, text, contact details, Wi-Fi access, and other encoded information using your phone’s camera, with clear results and simple navigation. Key Features: - Instant Scan: Detect and decode QR codes and barcodes in real time. - Code Type Support: Scan URLs, text, vCards, Wi-Fi codes, events, and more. - Scan History: Keep previous scans available for quick access. - Flashlight Support: Use the built-in torch when scanning in low light. - Offline Scanning: Scan local QR codes and barcodes without an internet connection. - Simple Interface: Access the QR code reader and scanner tools without unnecessary steps. Scan QR codes, read barcodes, and return to previous results whenever you need them — all from one convenient scanner. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XoQ8rz87RGHMiptA4Tk3ppFUyxC_XJh4QAI9DPhsoqs/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ww8lbNkZkMQHca-ciYHoOWzAURqi4bGfAlmN8wgrIg/edit?usp=sharing

About

Photo Vault

Features
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Photo Vault – Hide Secret Lock Protect your private photos, videos, and files with a secure, easy-to-use vault. Photo Vault – Hide Secret Lock offers advanced privacy protection, ensuring your personal content stays hidden and safe behind a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. Key Features: Secure storage for photos, videos, and confidential files Lock access with PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID Create custom albums and organize files your way Break-in alerts with photo and time stamp of intruders Discreet app icon and interface for maximum privacy Cloud backup options to keep your data safe Import from Camera Roll or capture directly within the app Whether you want to hide personal moments, sensitive documents, or just keep things private, Photo Vault provides a reliable solution that puts your privacy first. Your secrets. Your control. Fully protected. Subscription Pricing and Terms Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to our fantastic features! - Subscription fees are charged to your iTunes account at purchase confirmation and at the start of each renewal term. Subscriptions with a free trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the trial period ends. Cancellations take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will revert to the free service. For more information, please visit one of the following links: - [Apple Support: Manage your subscriptions](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039) - [Apple Support: Understand subscriptions and renewal](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084) If you have any problems with the application or have any questions about the functionality, please contact us

Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mUMlhRRqHnI8pbfQbQHQKpuVBOkmdvPU4KZV5LmoBzY/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1thLhpKj4PF84UP0BmtmsD07ybcq2BhyJPIpnjdR_kVo/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦4 screens
Photo Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ and Photo Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Reader & Scanner ◦ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Photo Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ versus Photo Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Scanner ◦Photo Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir JankovicTalgat Boltabaev

In-app purchases

9 purchases

QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦

Subscriptions9
  • QR Code Reader, Scanner QRCode3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • QR Code Mobile Scanner, Reader$5.997 Days
  • QR Code Mobile Scanner, Reader$7.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • QR Code Reader, Scanner QRCode3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader, Scanner QRCode$9.991 Month
  • QR Code Mobile Scanner, Reader$9.997 Days
  • QR Code & Barcode Reader3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader & Generator2 variants$19.991 Year
  • QR Code & Barcode Reader$24.993 Months
1 purchases

Photo Vault

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ free?
QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Vault free?
Photo Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ or Photo Vault have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ nor Photo Vault shows ads.

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