Comparison

QuickScan QR vs QR Code Generator

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

Head to head
About

QuickScan QR

Features
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Quick Scan is a fast and reliable QR code scanner built for everyday use. Designed with simplicity in mind, Quick Scan lets you scan QR codes instantly without unnecessary steps or distractions. Just point your camera and get results in seconds. Whether you’re opening a website, connecting to Wi-Fi, saving contact details, or reading shared information, Quick Scan makes the process smooth and effortless. Features • Fast and accurate QR code scanning • Clean and easy-to-use interface • Works offline after installation • Supports links, Wi-Fi, text, contacts, and more • Flashlight support for low-light scanning • No account or sign-up required Privacy Comes First Quick Scan respects your privacy. We do not collect personal data, track users, or require registrations. All scans are processed locally on your device. Built for Speed & Simplicity Lightweight, responsive, and reliable — Quick Scan is designed to be the QR scanner you can trust anytime, anywhere. Download Quick Scan and enjoy a fast, clean, and private QR scanning experience.

About

QR Code Generator

Scan and generate QR codes with this private, feature-rich utility. It offers unlimited free scanning of various barcode types and photo libraries, with smart actions for each scan. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks advanced design tools, batch generation, and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free QR and barcode scanning
  • Scan from photos and camera
  • Smart actions for scanned data
  • Custom QR code design studio
  • Brand Kit for logos and colors
  • Batch QR code generation
  • iCloud sync for designs
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QR Reader is the private, beautifully designed QR code scanner and designer for iPhone and iPad. Scan QR codes and barcodes for free, forever. Then upgrade to Pro when you're ready to design your own custom QR codes with templates, Brand Kit, and logos. Everything runs on your device. No login. No ads. No tracking. Ever. — FREE FOREVER — • Unlimited camera scanning of QR codes and common 1D / 2D barcodes (EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF) • Unlimited photo-library scanning — point at a screenshot or photo, scan instantly • Smart actions on every scan: – URL → safe-link preview before you open, then Open / Copy / Share – Wi-Fi → join the network with one tap – vCard → add to your Contacts – Calendar event → add to your Calendar – Email → compose pre-filled mail – Phone → call or message – SMS → send a pre-filled message – Geo → open in Maps – Product barcode (EAN / UPC) → copy or search the web – Plain text → copy or share — PRO: DESIGN & GENERATE — Upgrade to Pro to unlock the Design Studio and the barcode generator: • Designer templates — Minimal, Neon, Vintage, Wedding, seasonal packs • Brand Kit — save your colors, logo, shapes, and frame once, apply with one tap • Custom module shapes, finder eyes, gradients, and frames • Photo backgrounds and centered logo overlays • Live scannability score so every design works in the real world • Test Scan — verify your code reads correctly before you export • Export as PNG (up to 8K), SVG (infinite scale), or PDF (print-ready with bleed and margins) • Save designs to your Photo Library • Barcode generation — Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Aztec, PDF417 • Batch generation — turn a CSV into hundreds of branded codes, zipped to share • Personal library of up to 500 designs with iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — Built for people who don't want to trade their data for features. • No accounts. No email. No login. • No analytics, no telemetry, no third-party SDKs • All scanning runs on your iPhone via Apple's Vision framework • Your library lives in your personal iCloud (CloudKit Private Database) — we cannot read it, ever • No App Tracking Transparency prompt — because we have nothing to track — PRO PLANS — QR Reader is free to download and free to use for scanning forever. Pro is optional. When you're ready: • Monthly subscription — auto-renews each month until cancelled • Yearly subscription — auto-renews each year until cancelled (best value vs. monthly) • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no subscription, no auto-renewal, no surprises Prices are shown inside the app and on the App Store at the time of purchase. Subscription terms: - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel any time in iOS Settings → [your Apple ID] → Subscriptions - Lifetime is a one-time purchase — no recurring charge — SUPPORT & LEGAL — Questions, ideas, or feedback? appqueries.desk@yahoo.com — we read every message. • Privacy Policy: https://qrbarcode-reader.web.app/privacy • Terms of Use: https://qrbarcode-reader.web.app/terms • Support: https://qrbarcode-reader.web.app/support

Screenshots

QuickScan QR4 screens
QR Code Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QuickScan QR at none against QR Code Generator's 3. QuickScan QR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QuickScan QR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QuickScan QR versus QR Code Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickScan QRQR Code Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamet DalarMd Khaled Hasan Manna

In-app purchases

None

QuickScan QR

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is QuickScan QR free?
QuickScan QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Generator free?
QR Code Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickScan QR or QR Code Generator have ads?
Neither QuickScan QR nor QR Code Generator shows ads.

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