Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs Norigoro Bus Timer

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 & Reader+

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing QR codes and NFC tags on iPhones. It allows for instant scanning, custom code generation, and tag writing for various purposes, all within a single, native interface.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes instantly
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Save and reuse scanned tags/codes
  • Program tags for automation
  • Native iOS interface
Features
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The complete toolkit for QR codes AND NFC tags — built for iPhone. ▸ QR CODE TOOLKIT • Scan any QR code instantly with the camera • Generate QR codes for URLs, vCards, Wi-Fi, payments, plain text • Customize size, error correction, foreground & background colors • Save your QR library for fast reuse • Share generated QR codes anywhere ▸ NFC TOOLS • Read any NFC tag — NDEF, MIFARE, vCard, RFID • Write tags with URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials • Save scanned tags and reuse them anytime • Program tags for smart home, access, automation • Works with all iPhones that support NFC ▸ ONE APP, EVERYTHING CONTACTLESS Whether you scan a QR code at a restaurant menu or tap an NFC tag at a smart-home dock, QR & NFC Tools handles both worlds in a single fast, native iOS interface. — No bloated ads, no broken redirects — Lightning-fast scanner with vibration feedback — Cleanly designed for iPhone The App is not free to use. Access to some or all features requires payment, subscription, or in-app purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/nfc-scanner/privacy-policy

About

Norigoro Bus Timer

Features
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Norigoro displays real-time bus arrival times. Supports Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus, Yokohama Municipal Bus, Kawasaki City Bus, and Toei Bus. 【Key Features】 ■ Real-time Arrival Information • See at a glance how many minutes until arrival • Reflects delay information via GTFS-Realtime ■ Automatic Nearby Stop Detection • Automatically displays nearby bus stops based on your location • Check distance from current location to bus stops ■ Support for 4 Bus Operators (v1.3 New: Toei Bus) • Supports Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus, Yokohama Municipal Bus, Kawasaki City Bus, and Toei Bus • Switch between operators in the app to check multiple routes • Note: Real-time delay info is not available for Toei Bus ■ Favorite Destination Management • Save up to 3 frequently visited locations (home, work, station, etc.) • See "X min to [destination]" at a glance on the bus stop list ■ Destination Filtering • Show only buses heading to your saved favorite destinations • Filter out unnecessary information and find the bus you need quickly ■ Map Display (v1.4 New) • View bus stop location on a map from the detail screen • Connect to navigation apps for directions ■ Favorite Timetable (v1.4 New) • View timetables for favorite bus stops • Navigate directly to detail screen from favorites ■ Reference Mode • Check timetables for some bus stops even when location is unavailable ■ Simple Operation • Displays nearest bus stop timetables just by launching the app • No complex setup required 【Notice】 This app is independently developed and not affiliated with any bus operators. This is not an official app. Data uses open data provided by the Open Data Center for Public Transportation (ODPT). Accuracy and completeness of data are not guaranteed. Please check bus stop timetables and official information for actual bus operations. 【Data Usage】 This app uses open data (provided by the Open Data Center for Public Transportation) from: • Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus Co., Ltd. • Yokohama City Transportation Bureau • Kawasaki City Transportation Bureau • Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation (Toei Bus) - CC BY 4.0 License: Public Transportation Open Data Basic Terms of Use https://developer.odpt.org/ 【Privacy】 Location information is used only for finding nearest bus stops and is never transmitted externally. See our privacy policy for details. 【Support】 Please use the contact form in the app settings for feedback and requests. Please do not contact the bus operators or the Open Data Center for Public Transportation directly.

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner & Reader+4 screens
Norigoro Bus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Norigoro Bus Timer at none against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s 3. Norigoro Bus Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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 & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Norigoro Bus Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, Norigoro Bus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ versus Norigoro Bus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Reader+Norigoro Bus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalmobKeisuke

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Reader+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
None

Norigoro Bus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Norigoro Bus Timer free?
Norigoro Bus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or Norigoro Bus Timer have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner & Reader+ nor Norigoro Bus Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or Norigoro Bus Timer?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, and Norigoro Bus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ was updated on September 19, 2026 and Norigoro Bus Timer on September 16, 2026.

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