Comparison

QR Scanner vs QR Code Scan Or Make Plus

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

QR Code Scan Or Make Plus

Features
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QR Code Scan or Make Plus is your complete solution for scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes with speed, simplicity, and total control. Easily scan QR codes and all major barcode formats including EAN, UPC, Code128, DataMatrix, and more. The app saves every scan in a clean, organized history so you can quickly search, review, and manage past scans without clutter. Create professional QR codes for real-world use cases such as WiFi sharing, phone numbers, email, SMS, WhatsApp, location, website URLs, and plain text. Customize your QR codes with foreground and background colors, error correction (accuracy) options, and design adjustments to match your brand or event theme. Need bulk generation? Generate multiple QR codes at once for concert tickets, restaurant tables, parking passes, classroom sheets, or product labels. Automatically number them like “CONCERT Ticket 001” and export the entire batch as a high-quality PDF for easy printing. Organize everything into folders for clean management. Share via email or any supported app instantly. Fast. Powerful. Offline-ready. Free for now.

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
QR Code Scan Or Make Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Scanner and QR Code Scan Or Make Plus are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QR Scanner versus QR Code Scan Or Make Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerQR Code Scan Or Make Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik AuranaunePanam Leishanghtem

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Scan Or Make Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Scan Or Make Plus free?
QR Code Scan Or Make Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Scanner or QR Code Scan Or Make Plus have ads?
Neither QR Scanner nor QR Code Scan Or Make Plus shows ads.

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