QuantumReader vs RunCat Pocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuantumReader
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QuantumReader uses the built-in camera to read QR codes and barcodes, automatically displaying websites and text in sequence. Easily browse through product catalogs and travel guides, which contain many QR codes. Scanned content can be shared using the standard sharing menu, such as copying or AirDrop. This app allows you to configure the following settings: - Rear camera or Front camera - Code detection (QR codes only / All detectable codes) - Automatically display websites - Automatically search for text - Display the status bar
RunCat Pocket
Monitor your device's performance with a running cat in your widget. The cat's speed indicates battery level, and you can also track CPU, memory, storage, and network status. An endless game mode is also available.
- Battery level indicator via cat speed
- CPU usage monitoring
- Memory performance tracking
- Storage capacity display
- Network connection status
- Endless running game
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A cat runs nonstop on your iOS device's widget! The cat runs at a speed proportional to your iOS device's remaining battery level. Watching the cat run lets you see how much battery you have left. • You can check CPU usage, Memory performance, Storage capacity, Battery state, and Network connection. • You can play an endless game. • Developer may end support for older macOS without notice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunCat Pocket at none against QuantumReader's 1. QuantumReader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. QuantumReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RunCat Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QuantumReader | RunCat Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Takuto Nakamura |
In-app purchases
QuantumReader
- Remove Ads$4.99
RunCat Pocket
No in-app purchases
Questions
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