Comparison

QR Code Reader vs VDO Compress

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Features
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QR Code Reader: Easy Scanner helps you quickly scan QR codes and barcodes using your iPhone camera. Scan all QR, barcodes, URLs, PDFs, images, and text in seconds with a fast and simple experience. Designed for everyday use, the app supports QR codes, barcodes, and image-based codes. No complicated setup — just open, scan, and get results instantly. Key Features - Fast QR code & barcode scanner - Scan URL, PDF, text, and image codes - Simple and easy-to-use interface - Works instantly on iPhone - Free to use Scan smarter, faster, and easier ! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://passion.com.vn/security/privacyQR.html

About

VDO Compress

This video toolkit allows you to shrink video file sizes, convert formats, and create GIFs or slideshows. It offers offline processing with guaranteed privacy, preserving HDR and 4K quality. Multiple compression methods are available, from simple presets to advanced fine-tuning.

Highlights
  • Compress video up to 80%
  • Convert to GIF, extract audio/images
  • Create photo slideshows
  • Offline and private processing
  • Supports 4K & HDR
  • Batch compression
Features
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Compress, convert, and create — VDO Compress is the all-in-one video toolkit for iPhone & iPad. Shrink huge files, preserve HDR & 4K quality, and do it all with 100% offline, privacy-first processing. Running out of storage? VDO Compress shrinks video sizes by up to 80% without sacrificing visual quality — powered by a lightning-fast Native Hardware Engine that's up to 5x faster and far more battery-efficient than traditional apps. Everything happens 100% locally on your device. No internet required, and absolutely no cloud uploads. Your videos never leave your phone — your privacy is guaranteed. ONE APP, SEVEN TOOLS: • Compress Video — Shrink file size, keep the quality • Batch Compress — Compress several videos at once • Make GIF — Turn a short clip into a looping GIF • Extract Audio — Save the soundtrack as MP3 or M4A • Extract Images — Save video frames as JPG images • Reverse / Boomerang — Play a short clip backward, or bounce it • Photo Slideshow — Turn your photos into a video THREE WAYS TO COMPRESS: • Simple — 5 intuitive quality presets with an instant "Estimated Savings %". Shrink with a single tap! • Advanced — Full control for pros. Fine-tune Resolution, Bitrate (Mbps), and Frame Rate (FPS) with exact file-size estimates. • Target Size — Just tell it the size you want; VDO Compress does the math. BUILT FOR QUALITY: • 4K & HDR Support — Perfectly handles massive 4K files and intelligently preserves High-Dynamic-Range (HDR, BT.2020) 10-bit content. • Flawless Portrait Video — Our custom scaling algorithm perfectly handles iPhone and iPad portrait videos, with no squished or deformed aspect ratios. • Smart Fallback System — If a rare format struggles on native hardware, our robust software engine (H.265) automatically takes over gracefully. • Detailed Video Inspector — Instantly view the codec, frame rate, and raw metadata of your original video before you start. • Visual Trimmer — Scrub a filmstrip to trim GIFs and clips, with a live looping preview. KEY FEATURES: • No Subscriptions — Enjoy the app without the burden of monthly fees. • 100% Offline & Private — All processing is on-device; nothing is ever uploaded. • Smart Point System — Earn points to process videos entirely offline and completely ad-free! • Interruption Recovery — Switching apps? Our advanced lifecycle monitor recovers and resumes your progress safely. • Global Support — Fully localized in 15 languages. Free up gigabytes of space on your device today with the all-new VDO Compress!

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
VDO Compress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VDO Compress at none against QR Code Reader's 3. VDO Compress also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). QR Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VDO Compress asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, VDO Compress every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader versus VDO Compress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderVDO Compress
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThi Quynh Nhung CaoKIn Wa Lin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$19.99
None

VDO Compress

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VDO Compress free?
VDO Compress is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader or VDO Compress have ads?
VDO Compress shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or VDO Compress?
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, and VDO Compress every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on September 16, 2026 and VDO Compress on July 29, 2026.

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