PicSwipe vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PicSwipe
Easily manage your photo library with a simple swipe interface. Quickly review and delete unwanted pictures, or save them for later consideration. Reclaim storage space and focus on the memories that truly matter.
- Swipe interface for deleting photos
- Save photos for later review
- Track cleanup progress
- Distraction-free design
- Private by design, local processing
- Minimalist and fast UI
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Make room for what matters, a few photos at a time. PicSwipe helps you review your camera roll with a simple choice: swipe right to keep, left to mark for deletion. Review your choices before confirming with iOS. Nothing is deleted just because you swipe. START WITH A SMALL CLEANUP Jump into recent photos, revisit a month, or pick up an unfinished session. A short practice round helps you get comfortable before touching your library. KEEP CONTROL OF YOUR PHOTOS Preview photos and videos, undo a decision, and bookmark items for later. Add a private note when a photo needs another look. Compare possible duplicates and choose what to keep yourself. BUILD A LIGHTER ROUTINE Use optional weekly reminders to return at a time you choose. Track your completed cleanups and estimated media sizes. Your photo library is organized locally on your device; purchase and advertising providers process their own service data. START FREE, GO FURTHER WITH PICSWIPE+ Free users receive 30 swipes every 8 hours. PicSwipe+ unlocks unlimited swiping, additional cleanup categories and focused presets. Subscription options and any eligible trial are displayed in the app with current App Store pricing. Availability may vary by storefront. DELETION, EXPLAINED Deleted items move to Apple's Recently Deleted album. Available device storage may not increase immediately. If you use iCloud Photos, deletions sync to your other devices. Size figures are estimates, not a guarantee of space recovered. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple account settings. Any unused eligible trial period is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://picswipeapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://picswipeapp.com/privacy Support: https://picswipeapp.com/support
QR Scanner
This utility app quickly scans and generates QR codes with various customization options. It offers smart actions for scanned content, a comprehensive history, and multiple scanning modes for different needs. Privacy is a top priority, with all data kept on the device.
- Instant QR code scanning
- QR code generation with customization
- Smart actions for scanned content
- Full scan history with notes and favorites
- Three scanning modes (Auto, Manual, Batch)
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Supports multiple barcode formats
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The fastest, most complete QR code scanner on the App Store — and it's completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no limits. INSTANT SCANNING Powered by AVFoundation, QR Scanner locks onto codes in milliseconds. Continuous auto-focus, hardware-accelerated zoom, and a real-time viewfinder make scanning effortless — even in low light with the built-in torch. QR CODE GENERATOR Create your own QR codes in seconds. Generate codes for: Websites and URLs Wi-Fi networks (shareable with one tap) Email with subject and body pre-filled Phone numbers Contact cards (vCard) Any text Customise the colour, background, and error correction level. Save to your photo library or share instantly. Every code you generate is saved to a history so you can reshare anytime. SMART ACTIONS QR Scanner understands what it scans. Tap a result to: Open URLs directly in Safari Call or message phone numbers Compose emails Join Wi-Fi networks automatically Save contacts to your address book FULL SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved and searchable. Add personal notes, mark favourites, sort by date or type, and filter to find exactly what you need. URLs even show the page title instead of the raw link. THREE SCAN MODES Choose how you want to scan: Auto — codes are captured instantly the moment they're detected (default) Manual — the camera detects the code, then waits for you to tap a Scan button before saving. Perfect for reviewing codes before committing Batch — rapid continuous scanning with no interruptions and a live counter. Built for events, inventory, and anywhere you need to scan many codes fast PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your device. No account required, no data collected, no analytics, no tracking. Your scan history is yours alone. DETAILS: Pinch-to-zoom and smooth hardware-accelerated zoom slider Per-type haptic feedback — different feel for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts and more Optional scan sound Auto-copy scanned content to clipboard Avoid duplicate entries — each code saved only once Full Dynamic Type support for accessibility Spotlight search — find scans from the iOS home screen Configurable scan cooldown Supports QR Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, DataMatrix, UPC-E, and ITF-14.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner at none against PicSwipe's 3. QR Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PicSwipe's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PicSwipe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.
PicSwipe ships an update daily, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PicSwipe | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Zlatin | Erik Auranaune |
Customer experience
PicSwipe
QR Scanner
In-app purchases
PicSwipe
- PicSwipe+ Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- PicSwipe+ Yearly$29.991 Year
- PicSwipe+ Lifetime$89.99
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases








