QR Reader & Code Generator vs VikingQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader & Code Generator
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. It intelligently interprets scanned data, offers link safety checks, and allows you to create custom QR codes for various purposes. All without ads or data collection.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Smart interpretation of scanned data
- In-app link safety checks
- Create custom QR codes
- Unlimited scan history
- Ad-free and private
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QR Reader & Generator is a fast, private, and completely free QR and barcode app. No ads, no data collected, no account. SCAN ANYTHING Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera or straight from a photo. Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, batch scan, and use the flashlight in the dark. SMART RESULTS The app understands what you scanned: join Wi-Fi, save contacts, add calendar events, open locations in Maps, and look up products. Copy any field with one tap. LINK SAFETY CHECK Every link is checked on your device before it opens. Shortened links, lookalike domains, and other phishing tricks are flagged. Nothing is ever sent to a server. CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES Make codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, location, and calendar events. Pick colors and styles, preview live, and export as PNG or vector SVG. YOUR HISTORY Unlimited history with search, filters, favorites, notes, and CSV/JSON export. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Clean design with large, easy-to-read text and buttons. VoiceOver support. Private by design — no ads, no tracking, no data collected.
VikingQR
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VikingQR is a minimalist, ultra-fast QR code reader with a unique Nordic aesthetic. Open the app, point and go. No unnecessary steps, no ads, no sign-up. INSTANT SCANNING • Camera activates on launch, ready to scan • Detects QR codes in milliseconds • Confirmation sound and haptic vibration on detection • Return to scanning with a simple gesture or tap SMART DETECTION VikingQR automatically recognizes 25+ content types: • Web links and App Store • Contacts (vCard and MeCard) • WiFi networks • Email, phone and SMS • Social media: WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, Telegram • Locations: Google Maps and Apple Maps • Calendar events • Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin and Ethereum • Video calls: Zoom and FaceTime • Plain text FULL CAMERA CONTROL • Pinch to zoom • Built-in flashlight for scanning in the dark • Lens switching (ultra wide, wide angle, telephoto) • Tap to focus: touch any point on screen • Exposure lock • Double tap to toggle between 1x and 2x SHARE & SAVE • Open content directly (URLs, apps, contacts...) • Copy to clipboard with one tap • Share text via native iOS share menu • Generates a QR image of the scanned content • Save QR image to your photo library • Share QR image through any app NORDIC DESIGN Elegant interface inspired by Viking aesthetics. Deep blue tones, golden details, decorative runes and refined typography. A visual experience unlike any other scanner. BILINGUAL Available in Spanish and English. Automatically detects your iPhone language or switch manually with one tap. PRIVACY VikingQR does not collect personal data. No sign-up or internet connection required. Your privacy is sacred. 100% FREE • NO ADS • NO IN-APP PURCHASES
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QR Reader & Code Generator at 3 against VikingQR's 1. QR Reader & Code Generator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | QR Reader & Code Generator | VikingQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | lapnito.cz s.r.o. | Adrian Fernandez Lopez |
In-app purchases
QR Reader & Code Generator
No in-app purchases
VikingQR
No in-app purchases
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