# Scan QR Code vs QR Code Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Scanner at 100% against Scan QR Code's 52%. QR Code Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Scan QR Code's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code has 457 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Scan QR Code's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Scanner's.

Scan QR Code ships an update every 9 days, QR Code Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code | QR Code Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qr-scanner/id6752369716/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-scan-qr-codes/id6759573650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [090Bravo Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843050449) | [Better Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879578402) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qr-scanner/id6752369716)

This app offers fast and secure QR code and barcode scanning, with features like product verification and safe link analysis. It also allows for the creation of custom QR codes and includes an AI object identification tool. The modern interface ensures a smooth user experience.

**Highlights:** Instant QR and barcode scanning, Safe link analysis with Google Safe Browsing, AI object identification, Product authenticity verification, Custom QR code generation, Scan from photos, History management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription With Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 WEEK FULL VERSION BASIC | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 YEAR FULL VERSION BASIC | $59.99 | per year |


### QR Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-scan-qr-codes/id6759573650)

Instantly scan and create QR codes for various purposes, including links, payments, and WiFi. Generate custom QR codes with different styles and share them easily. The app also supports scanning from images and offers a history of your scans and creations.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera, Scan QR codes from images, Create custom QR codes, Save and share generated QR codes, History of scans and creations, Optimized for low light and fast recognition

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code free?

Scan QR Code 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, Scan QR Code or QR Code Scanner?

QR Code Scanner is rated higher. Scan QR Code averages 4.2 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while QR Code Scanner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code or QR Code Scanner have ads?

Scan QR Code shows ads; QR Code Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code or QR Code Scanner?

Scan QR Code ships an update every 9 days, and QR Code Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Scan QR Code was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Scanner on September 22, 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.*