Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs Tag

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

Tag

Features
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The ultimate NFC toolbox. Tag lets you read, write, erase, and clone NFC tags with ease. Write URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, phone numbers, social profiles, and more to any writable NFC tag. View raw tag memory in hex with the Expert Mode memory viewer. Lock tags permanently. Build your tag library. Features: - Read full NFC tag details (type, manufacturer, serial number, NDEF records) - Write 8 record types: URL, Text, Wi-Fi, Phone, Email, vCard, Social, Location - Erase and lock tags (permanent) - Clone tags — copy one tag to another - Expert Mode hex memory viewer - Tag library to save and organize scanned tags - 5 free scans, 1 free write/day — upgrade for unlimited SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Flux offers a Weekly Plan and a Lifetime Access plan. Try it to unlock unlimited scans and writes. Disclaimer: Read and write capabilities depends on tag hardware. Terms of Use: https://meraki-dimension.com/tag/terms

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner & Reader+4 screens
Tag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tag at weekly against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s monthly. On price, ads, 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 & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Tag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, Tag weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ versus Tag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Reader+Tag
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHalmobMeraki Dimension, Lda.

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
2 purchases

Tag

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tag free?
Tag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or Tag have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner & Reader+ nor Tag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or Tag?
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, and Tag weekly. Most recently, QR Code Scanner & Reader+ was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tag on September 18, 2026.

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