QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs Screen Mirroring
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
This app offers a comprehensive solution for interacting with QR codes and NFC tags. It allows users to scan, generate, and customize QR codes, as well as read and write data to NFC tags. Designed for iPhone, it provides a unified contactless experience.
- Scan QR codes with camera
- Generate custom QR codes
- Read NFC tags
- Write data to NFC tags
- Save and reuse codes/tags
- Unified contactless 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
Screen Mirroring
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Your iPhone and iPad on TV, powered by the itssle engine. itssle Cast uses the itssle-designed real-time streaming engine to send your screen and capturable audio directly to a Google Cast-enabled TV on the same Wi-Fi. It shares streaming policies with the Mac version and uses Apple ReplayKit for user-authorized capture on iPhone and iPad. No Mac host or separate browser is required. Share photos, videos you have recorded, presentations and documents on a bigger screen. Choose the mode that works for you The itssle engine is selected by default. If your TV or network works better with another method, select Compatibility in the app's Streaming engine section. Your choice is saved and applies to the next broadcast. Connect in a few steps Connect your device and a compatible TV to the same Wi-Fi, then select the TV in itssle Cast. Confirm the system screen broadcast when the iOS sharing panel opens. System confirmation and the countdown are required. Stop using the app or the system recording indicator when you are finished. Picture and sound, together Share your screen with app audio, or send audio to a supported speaker. Enable the microphone when you want to include it. Video and audio capture depend on the source app and content permissions. Choose a quality setting Select a streaming resolution and keep that choice for your next launch. Actual quality and latency depend on the device, source screen, receiver and network. Not every setting is supported by every TV. Try it free first Try up to 3 connections for free, up to 3 minutes each. To keep using itssle Cast, buy the full version once in the app. The full version supports Family Sharing, and anyone who bought itssle Cast before keeps every feature with no extra purchase. Before you start • Requires iOS or iPadOS 17.4 or later. • Requires a Google Cast-enabled TV or compatible Cast receiver. Not all smart TVs are supported. • Devices must be able to communicate on the same Wi-Fi. Guest-network isolation or VPN settings can prevent discovery or connection. • Local network access and system screen broadcast permission are required. • DRM-protected content may appear black or prevent audio capture. The app does not remove these restrictions. • Streaming introduces latency and is not guaranteed to support latency-free gaming. • Video content and content-service subscriptions are not included. The app interface is available in English and Korean. Screen and audio travel over your local network; SnapWorks Lab does not receive or relay them. See the privacy policy for Google Cast SDK diagnostic-data handling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Mirroring at every 3 days against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s every 5 weeks. Screen Mirroring also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Screen Mirroring sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Mirroring every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner & Reader+ | Screen Mirroring |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Halmob | SnapWorks Lab |
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
Screen Mirroring
- itssle Cast Full Version$4.99
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
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Do QR Code Scanner & Reader+ or Screen Mirroring have ads?
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