Comparison

QR Reader & Code Generator vs VikingQR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

QR Reader & Code Generator4 screens
VikingQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Reader & Code Generator versus VikingQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader & Code GeneratorVikingQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlapnito.cz s.r.o.Adrian Fernandez Lopez

In-app purchases

None

QR Reader & Code Generator

No in-app purchases

None

VikingQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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