QR Code Reader vs QRious
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, including price comparisons and authenticity verification. It also allows for the generation of custom QR codes for various data types.
- Instant price checks across major platforms
- Detailed product information (nutrition, allergens)
- Barcode authenticity verification
- Batch scanning and image import
- Customizable QR code generator
- Scan history and favorites
- Export scan results to CSV/Excel
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QR ACE - The ultimate tool for scanning any QR code or barcode. Experience lightning-fast recognition with effortless auto-detection. Whether you're scanning digital menus at restaurants, checking out prices while shopping, connecting to Wi-Fi at a cafe, or verifying product authenticity, our scanner handles it all instantly. We support every format you need—QR, Code 128, EAN, UPC, and more—making it your go-to utility for both personal and business use. KEY FEATURES QUICK SCAN WITH ACCURATE RECOGNITION RESULTS - Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with high precision. Get clear and reliable results in seconds. - Scan multiple QR codes one after another without interruption, perfect for check-ins, inventory, and more. - Import an image from your gallery and QR Code Reader will automatically detect and read all the codes in order, from top to bottom. QR CODE & BARCODE GENERATOR - Easily generate QR codes for text, URLs, phone numbers, emails, Wi-Fi, locations, and social media accounts. - Personalize your QR codes with custom colors, logos, eyes, styles, and text labels. Instantly paste it onto any image, great for posters and digital designs. - Quickly create and export multiple barcode formats, including EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and UPC-E, directly from your device. THREE APPS' WORTH OF INFO, ALL ON ONE SCREEN - Find the lowest prices: Perform an instant price check across all major platforms and supermarkets. One click is all it takes to find the cheapest deals. - Comprehensive coverage: We support scanning a wide range of barcodes, including UPC, EAN, ISBN, JAN, ITF-14, and more. - The most detailed info: No more squinting at tiny, crowded product labels. See nutrition facts, allergens, vegan and vegetarian labels, product details and features all clearly on your phone. - Scan to verify if a product is genuine. We provide full transparency for every item, so you can shop with confidence and avoid counterfeits. WHY CHOOSE QR ACE? - An all-in-one tool to verify authenticity, find the best deals, and explore comprehensive product details. - Supports batch scanning and image-based recognition for greater efficiency. - Custom QR code styles help you stand out and share information with flair. - Built-in scan history helps keep track of important data, easily favorite the products you want to track. - Supports exporting scan results and generated codes to CSV/Excel, images, or text. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all the app’s features. - You won't be charged until you confirm the purchase. - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly, or annually at the rate selected, depending on the chosen plan. - Your subscription will auto-renew 24 hours before it expires. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. By using QR ACE, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy policy: https://neopixel.ai/QR-ACE/privacy Terms of use: https://neopixel.ai/QR-ACE/terms The content of the screenshots, preview videos, and audio are provided by the following platforms: - Shutterstock: Used with permission from Shutterstock.com (where applicable) - Freepik: Designed by Freepik - iStock: Standard license obtained from iStock We’re always happy to hear from you! For any questions or feedback, please email support@neopixel.biz. If you enjoy using QR ACE, please take a moment to rate us on the App Store. Your support means a lot to us!
QRious
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QRious is the QR code app that finally keeps everything in one place. Scan any QR code, create your own, and save them all to a clean, organized library you can search anytime. Most QR apps scan a code and forget it. QRious turns every QR code into something you can find, reuse, and share/organized into folders, complete with history. It's a QR scanner, generator, and library in one. SCAN ANYTHING • Scan QR codes instantly with a lightning fast scanner • Import and read QR codes straight from your Photos library • Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, add contacts, and more automatically CREATE YOUR OWN • Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard), email, SMS, phone, location, events, social profiles, app links, and plain text • Design your codes with custom colors, logos, and shapes • Make codes that match your brand or your style ORGANIZE LIKE NEVER BEFORE • Save every code you scan or create • Sort everything into folders • Search your full history to find any code in seconds • Never lose an important QR code again EXPORT & SHARE • Export in PNG, SVG, PDF, and JPEG • Print-ready vector files for posters, packaging, and business cards • Share instantly with anyone WHY QRIOUS? QR codes are everywhere, but most of them disappear after one scan. A menu, a Wi-Fi code, an event link, a contact, a business page, a ticket, a document. You open it once, then it gets lost in your browser history, screenshots, notes, messages, or camera roll. QRious gives every code a real place. Scan it once, and keep the information forever. Instead of scanning the same code again and again, QRious lets you save it, understand it, organize it, and return to it anytime. With QRious, every scan becomes reusable. Save what matters, organize your QR codes into folders, create your own QR codes, customize them, export them, and find them again when needed Whether you're a small business owner sharing menus or Wi-Fi, a creator linking your socials, a student organizing school codes, or someone who simply wants a cleaner way to manage QR codes, QRious keeps your whole QR world organized, reusable, and always within reach. QRIOUS PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full library experience: • All QR code types for scanning and creating • Up to 50 saved scans, generated codes, folders, and items per folder • Full customization: colors, logos, and shapes • Export in every format (PNG, SVG, PDF, JPEG) • Start with a 3-day free trial The free version includes URL scanning, your 5 most recent scans, 1 generated code, and 3 folders with 3 items each. Pro subscription: $7.99 USD/month or $59.99 USD/year after a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. Download QRious and turn your QR codes into an organized, reusable library today. QRious gives every QR code a permanent home. That's QRious don't you think? > Terms of Use: https://www.borealeinteractivestudio.com/terms/qrious/ > Privacy Policy: https://www.borealeinteractivestudio.com/privacy/qrious/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRious at none against QR Code Reader's shown. QR Code Reader's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QRious sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 10 days, QRious every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QRious |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #195 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD. | Boreale Interactive Studio Inc. |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
- Premium - Weekly$3.997 Days
- Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Premium - Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium - Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium - Yearly$19.991 Year
QRious
- QRious Pro3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Qrious Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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