Comparison

QR Scanner vs No Free Ride

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

No Free Ride

Easily split fuel and car expenses with friends and family. Track mileage, calculate costs, and ensure everyone pays their fair share for rides, from daily commutes to road trips.

Highlights
  • Track mileage and distance
  • Calculate fuel costs
  • Split gas, tolls, and parking
  • See individual balances
  • Share ride summaries
  • Send taxi-style bills
Features
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Stop Giving Free Rides ! Join thousands of drivers who are finally getting compensated for their time, gas, and emotional labor. You love your girlfriend. You love your friends. You love road trips. You do not love paying for everyone’s fuel. No Free Ride is the fun and simple way to split car costs, track mileage, and share fuel expenses without becoming the unpaid chauffeur. Whether you’re driving your girlfriend to brunch, picking up friends for a night out, organizing a carpool to work, or heading out on a weekend road trip, this app makes sure everyone pays their share. Track every trip automatically, calculate gas or petrol costs, and instantly split car expenses between passengers. No awkward math. No “I forgot.” No chasing people for fuel money. Just clear, fair cost sharing. What you can do: • Track mileage and distance for every ride • Calculate fuel costs in seconds • Split gas, petrol, tolls, and parking • See exactly what each person owes • Share simple ride summaries • Send Taxi style bill to passengers • Make carpool cost sharing effortless Perfect for daily commuters, couples, roommates, coworkers, road trip crews, and anyone tired of funding everyone else’s transport budget. No Free Ride combines trip tracking, mileage recording, fuel cost calculation, and expense splitting in one easy app. It’s built for real-life driving, real-life friends, and real-life fuel bills. Love is free. Driving isn’t. Stop giving free rides. Start splitting car costs the smart way.

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
No Free Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 5.0 against No Free Ride's 4.0. QR Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. No Free Ride sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Scanner versus No Free Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerNo Free Ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik AuranauneManimau Studios Pte Ltd

Customer experience

QR Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

No Free Ride

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

No Free Ride

One-time1
  • No Free Ride Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is No Free Ride free?
No Free Ride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Scanner or No Free Ride?
QR Scanner is rated higher. QR Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while No Free Ride averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Scanner or No Free Ride have ads?
Neither QR Scanner nor No Free Ride shows ads.

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