# QR Code Read & Scan vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Read & Scan at 5.0 against Notebook's 4.2. QR Code Read & Scan also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Read & Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Read & Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Read & Scan ships an update daily, Notebook every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Read & Scan | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-read-and-scan/id6746413952/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816723642) | [Christopher Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823864832) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Read & Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-read-and-scan/id6746413952)

Easily scan, generate, and manage QR codes and barcodes. Share links, create contactless business cards, and organize your scan history with a clean interface. Offers customization and advanced tools via subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes, Support for major code types, Save and organize scan history, Share codes easily, Customize QR code styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader Premium (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Reader Premium (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Reader Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452)

Create, organize, and manage text notes with a rich editor and powerful search. Capture ideas, scan documents, and attach files. Features include AI content generation and Face ID protected content.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Folder organization, Customizable tags, Powerful search, Document scanning (OCR), AI chatbot for content generation, Face ID protected content

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Read & Scan free?

QR Code Read & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Read & Scan or Notebook?

QR Code Read & Scan is rated higher. QR Code Read & Scan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do QR Code Read & Scan or Notebook have ads?

Neither QR Code Read & Scan nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Read & Scan or Notebook?

QR Code Read & Scan ships an update daily, and Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Read & Scan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Notebook on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*