# CallerID vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CallerID at 87 against QR Code Reader's 8. QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CallerID sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for CallerID against 4.4 for QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CallerID has 87 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CallerID ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CallerID | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callerid-true-number-search/id6753701549/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-scan-barcode/id6795470654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Kuyper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699577318) | [Esha Trivedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787431287) |

## What reviewers say

### CallerID

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callerid-true-number-search/id6753701549)

Instantly identify unknown callers and block spam, scams, and robocalls. This app offers reverse number lookup, SMS spam protection, and customizable blacklists for enhanced phone security and privacy.

**Highlights:** Real CallerID and name lookup, Reverse phone number search, Spam call blocking, SMS spam protection, Scam and fraud alerts, Smart blacklist and whitelist

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $29.99 | per year |
| Request to Delete Number | $9.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-scan-barcode/id6795470654)

This app scans and generates QR codes with advanced verification features. It inspects links before opening, checks payment codes for legitimacy, and stress-tests designs for scannability. It also offers a private scanning experience and accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Link verification before opening, Payment code inspection, Scanability testing lab, Custom code design studio, Voice-guided scanning mode, Private on-device scanning

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Plan | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CallerID free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CallerID or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. CallerID averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do CallerID or QR Code Reader have ads?

Neither CallerID nor QR Code Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CallerID or QR Code Reader?

CallerID ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, CallerID was updated on October 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 29, 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.*