QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ vs NoirLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
NoirLock
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Your credentials, your keys, your identity — held by you alone, and engineered to stay that way. NoirLock is a private, local-first vault for people who cannot afford a leak. Passwords, recovery phrases, API tokens, bank cards, identity documents, SSH keys, passkeys, and two-factor codes stay encrypted on your own Apple devices — never on our servers, because there are none. No account. No cloud login. No company standing between you and your secrets. BUILT FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COMPROMISE Every entry is sealed with AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption. Your master password never unlocks anything on its own: it is hardened with Argon2id, a memory-hard algorithm built to resist brute force, and combined with an independent 256-bit Secret Key that only you hold. Biometric unlock is bound to your device's Secure Enclave, so the key that opens your vault never leaves the chip. This is a zero-knowledge design: we cannot recover your data, because we were never able to see it. OWNERSHIP ACROSS EVERY DEVICE Your vault follows you across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your own private iCloud. Only encrypted records ever sync, everything works offline, and nothing depends on a third party staying online — or staying in business. EVERYTHING IN ONE DISCREET PLACE - Logins, secure notes, access codes, recovery phrases, API tokens, and custom secrets - Bank cards, contacts, identity documents, Wi-Fi networks, software licenses, crypto wallets, memberships, and SSH keys - Encrypted file attachments on any entry - Built-in authenticator (TOTP) with QR scan or manual entry - Passkeys and AutoFill for passwords, passkeys, and one-time codes in Safari and apps - Password Generator, and a Password Health score for weak, reused, and aging passwords - Categories, tags, favorites, and instant search - Encrypted export and import SWITCH IN AN AFTERNOON Import from 1Password (CSV and 1PUX), Bitwarden, Apple Passwords, Chrome, LastPass, KeePass, Dashlane, NordPass, Proton Pass, Enpass, RoboForm, and other CSV exports. Review every item before it lands, merge or skip flagged duplicates, and undo the whole import if you change your mind. PRIVATE BY DISCIPLINE, NOT BY PROMISE Auto-lock, manual lock, a privacy cover when the app moves to the background, and an optional local-only clipboard. Hardened Mode applies the strictest options in a single switch. No analytics. No tracking. No advertising. NOIRLOCK PRO - Private Space — a cryptographically isolated area behind its own second password and recovery key - Travel Mode — hide chosen categories across the app; armed only from inside Private Space - Duress Unlock — a separate code that opens a decoy vault instead of the real one - Panic Wipe — erase this device's vault after too many failed unlock attempts - Self-destructing entries — items that delete themselves on a date you set - Emergency Access — let a trusted person reach chosen categories after a waiting period you set - Secure Sharing — send an item as a one-time, end-to-end encrypted link that self-destructs NoirLock Pro is an auto-renewing annual subscription with a 14-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase; prices in your local currency are shown before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed or cancelled in your Apple Account settings. Everything else in NoirLock stays free, with no limit on entries. NoirLock isn't a place to store passwords. It's where you keep the things that would cost you the most to lose — under your control, and no one else's. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stakhivlabs.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoirLock at none against QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦'s 10. NoirLock also leads on device support (3 vs 1). QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. NoirLock asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ ships an update weekly, NoirLock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦ | NoirLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Jankovic | Serhii Stakhiv |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Scanner ◦
- 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
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- 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
NoirLock
No in-app purchases
Questions
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