Comparison

SwipeIt vs QR Code Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SwipeIt

Declutter your photo library with a fun, swipe-based interface. Relive memories, delete duplicates, and organize your pictures month by month. Get your camera roll under control with satisfying progress tracking and an undo option.

Highlights
  • Swipe left to delete, right to keep
  • Organize photos month by month
  • View progress with checkmarks and rings
  • Nostalgic 'On This Day' feature
  • Undo accidental deletions
  • Satisfying decluttering ritual
Features
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Your Camera Roll, Finally Under Control Let’s be honest: your photo library is a mess. Thousands of pics, half of them duplicates, screenshots, or totally random. We made an app to fix that—and make the process weirdly enjoyable. Forget boring file cleaners. This is a swipe-based photo decluttering experience built for real humans. One photo at a time, you’ll relive moments, clean as you go, and finally get your camera roll under control. Here’s what makes it different: Swipe Left to Delete, Right to Keep Simple gestures, powerful results. It’s like dating for your photos—except instead of heartbreak, you get free storage. Go Month by Month Start in January, or jump to last summer. Work through your library in bite-sized sessions without getting overwhelmed. See Your Progress Each completed month gets a satisfying little checkmark. Didn’t finish? A progress ring shows where you left off. "On This Day" Feature Open the app and see what you were doing on this date in years past. It’s nostalgia meets spring cleaning. Undo-Friendly Accidentally deleted a favorite? No stress—tap to go back, review, and make changes before you commit. It’s part photo manager, part memory lane, and a surprisingly satisfying ritual. One swipe at a time, you’ll clear the clutter and keep what matters. Note: SwipeIt offers a limited free experience with full access available through a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/533518be-372a-4c65-bf31-473e5a4ca387 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Code Scanner

This utility app allows users to quickly scan QR codes and barcodes, view scan history, and create custom QR codes for various information like links, text, and Wi-Fi. It offers a simple interface for managing and sharing generated codes.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share and export codes
  • User-friendly interface
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QR Code Scanner is a fast and easy-to-use QR code and barcode scanner designed to help you scan, create, save, and manage codes in one simple app. With QR Code Scanner, you can quickly scan QR codes and barcodes, view detailed results, and keep your scan history for later use. You can also create your own QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more, then save or share them whenever needed. Key Features: Scan QR Codes and Barcodes Instantly scan QR codes and common barcodes using your camera. Create QR Codes Generate QR codes for websites, plain text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and other useful information. Save Scan History Keep your scanned results organized so you can easily find them again. Share and Export Save or share your created codes with others in just a few taps. Simple and Clean Design Enjoy a smooth scanning experience with a clear, user-friendly interface. Whether you need to scan product barcodes, save useful QR codes, or create codes for everyday sharing, CodeBlink makes it simple and convenient. Auto-Renewable Subscription - We offer weekly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. - Subscription Plans - Weekly Subscription: First week for $0.29, then renews at $19.99 per week. - Yearly Subscription: $34.99 per year. - Payment - Payment will be charged to your iTunes / Apple ID account after you confirm the purchase. - Cancel Renewal - To cancel renewal, please manually turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes / Apple ID subscription settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Renewal - Your Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. After successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for another billing cycle. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/qr-code-scanner-codeblink Terms of Use https://sites.google.com/view/qr-code-scanner-codeblink-term

Screenshots

SwipeIt4 screens
QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Scanner at none against SwipeIt's shown. QR Code Scanner also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 8). SwipeIt's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SwipeIt sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SwipeIt against 4.6 for QR Code Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 30 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SwipeIt ships an update daily, QR Code Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SwipeIt versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeItQR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings830 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan Castriotta恩来 牛

Customer experience

SwipeIt

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

QR Code Scanner

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SwipeIt

Subscriptions7
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Pro Access2 variants$12.991 Month
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  • Pro Access$19.991 Year
  • Pro Access$29.991 Year
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • qrcode 1 Week Pro7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • qrcode 1 Year Pro$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SwipeIt free?
SwipeIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SwipeIt or QR Code Scanner?
QR Code Scanner is rated higher. SwipeIt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while QR Code Scanner averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do SwipeIt or QR Code Scanner have ads?
SwipeIt shows ads; QR Code Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, SwipeIt or QR Code Scanner?
SwipeIt ships an update daily, and QR Code Scanner weekly. Most recently, SwipeIt was updated on June 1, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on September 10, 2026.

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