QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs TraceIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TraceIt
A private journaling app that consolidates notes, expenses, photos, and videos into a single timeline. It offers a secure space for personal reflection without social feeds or mandatory accounts, with cross-device sync via iCloud.
- Unified timeline for notes, expenses, and media
- Private iCloud sync
- No ads or user profiling
- App lock and document organization
- Calendar review and visual library
- Expense tracking and budgeting
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Keep every day together on one calm, private timeline. TraceIt brings journals, quick notes, expenses, photos, voice recordings, and videos into one place. There is no social feed and no extra account to create—just a thoughtful space to record and revisit your life. ONE TIMELINE FOR EVERY KIND OF MOMENT • Journals and quick notes • Expenses, accounts, and budgets • Photos, voice, video, and attachments • Calendar review, search, and a visual library PRIVATE AND UNDER YOUR CONTROL • Start without creating another account • Sync privately through your iCloud account • No ads and no profiling based on your entries • App lock and private document organization DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN • iPhone for quick capture and comfortable one-handed browsing • iPad with a spacious multi-column reading and editing experience • Mac with a complete library, finance overview, and menu bar quick capture SEE THE SHAPE OF YOUR DAYS Review entries by date in Calendar, collect media in Library, and understand spending through accounts and budgets in Ledger. Light and dark themes adapt naturally to your setup. Create your first 7 records for free before deciding on an annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial. The actual price is shown by the App Store before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TraceIt at 3 against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TraceIt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, TraceIt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner & Reader+ | TraceIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | Halmob | 喻樵 焦 |
Customer experience
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
TraceIt
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
TraceIt
- My Daily Trace Annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
Questions
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