# QR Hero vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Code Reader at 15.6 against QR Hero's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Hero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Hero | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Size | 4 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Bryce](https://appshunter.io/developer/882610847) | [Esha Trivedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787431287) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-hero/id6757675722)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### QR Code Reader

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

**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 QR Hero free?

QR Hero 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.

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

Neither QR Hero nor QR Code Reader shows ads.

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