QR Scanner & Code Creator vs QRectly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Scanner & Code Creator
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Scan any QR code or barcode in an instant — then create your own. QR Scanner is the fast, private, all-in-one scanner and generator for iPhone. Just point your camera and QR Scanner reads it automatically: links, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone numbers, emails, locations, plain text and every common barcode. Open, copy or share the result with a single tap. SCAN ANYTHING • Lightning-fast QR & barcode scanning • Auto-detects links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, location and more • Torch support for scanning in the dark • Batch mode — scan many codes in one go CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES • Generate codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, phone, SMS and location • Share or save your codes instantly STAY ORGANIZED • Every scan saved to a searchable history • Find, copy and reopen past scans in seconds SAFE & PRIVATE • Built-in security checks warn you about suspicious links • Your data stays on your device — no tracking QR Scanner Premium unlocks unlimited scans, the full generator, batch scanning, advanced security checks and removes all ads. Subscription: QR Scanner offers a Weekly plan with a 3-day free trial and an Annual plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://eduardbruch.com/qr-scanner/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QRectly
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QRectly is a native iOS application for scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes for everyday and professional use. It supports over 15 code formats, including all standard 1D and 2D (matrix) formats. The app can also read data from HIBC, GS1 DataBar, and DataMatrix codes, which are widely used in retail, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing and rarely supported by other apps. The app is built with SwiftUI and works out of the box with no additional setup. It is optimized for low power consumption. At under 10 MB, it is one of the lightest code scanner apps available on iOS. No tracking, no ads, no registration, and no internet connection required. ≡≡≡ KEY FEATURES ≡≡≡ • Broad format support including rMQR and Micro QR • GS1 Healthcare and HIBC code support for medical devices and pharmaceuticals • Decode and validate data encoded with GS1 Application Identifiers (AI) • Battery-optimized scanning engine • Quick Mode for high-volume scanning • Works out of box (no configuration required) • One-tap CSV export of your results • Add notes and (status) labels to any scanned code • 100% offline • No ads ≡≡≡ SUPPORTED CODES: SCANNER ≡≡≡ • 2D: QR, Micro QR, rMQR (Rectangular Micro QR), Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417 • Barcodes (1D): EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, Codabar, DataBar Expanded • ID & Driver’s License (AAMVA, PDF417): Supports compliant US and Canadian IDs and driver’s licenses • Boarding Pass: Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP, IATA Resolution 792) ≡≡≡ NATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE GS1 & HIBC STANDARD ≡≡≡ • Reads GS1 DataMatrix, GS1 DataBar and GS1 Digital Link URI codes • Reads HIBC (Health Industry Bar Code) codes, the healthcare standard from HIBCC • Decodes GTIN, batch/lot, expiry date, serial number, UDI (Unique Device Identification) and other detailed product information from a scanned code • Shows warnings directly on the scan result for expired items, upcoming expiration dates, and production dates set in the future • GS1 Code Inspector: Validate syntax and semantic rules inside code contents with checksum, field and expiry date checks ≡≡≡ USE CASES ≡≡≡ • Industry: inventory tracking, warehouse logistics, asset tagging, sample tracking, equipment identification • Health: patient wristbands, medication verification • Travel: boarding passes, luggage tags, hotel check-in codes, transport tickets ≡≡≡ SUPPORTED CODES: GENERATOR ≡≡≡ QR Code, Wi-Fi QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128 Export as PNG, SVG, or PDF for printing or sharing ≡≡≡ PRIVATE BY DESIGN ≡≡≡ • GDPR compliant • All data stored locally on device • No cloud storage • No internet connection required • No analytics or telemetry • No tracking Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qrectly.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR Scanner & Code Creator at Free against QRectly's $4.99. QR Scanner & Code Creator also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
QR Scanner & Code Creator is free to download; QRectly costs $4.99 up front. QR Scanner & Code Creator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days and QRectly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | QR Scanner & Code Creator | QRectly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eduard Bruch | Maciej Bis |
In-app purchases
QR Scanner & Code Creator
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$17.997 Days
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
QRectly
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual subscription$34.991 Year
- Lifetime access$59.99
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