Comparison

QR Scanner vs Exiflow

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

Exiflow

Features
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Exiflow lets you prove that a photo or video is authentic. In seconds, create verifiable proof you can share and check anytime, directly on your device. How it works : • Select a photo or video • Exiflow creates a secure proof • Share or verify anytime Simple. Fast. Reliable. What you can do : • Prove a file hasn’t been altered • Document before / after • Keep proof for disputes • Share verifiable content Verification : All verification is performed directly on your device. An optional timestamp can be added as proof of date. Privacy : Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded without your action. https://exiflowapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
Exiflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner at none against Exiflow's 1. Exiflow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Exiflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Exiflow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Scanner versus Exiflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerExiflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik AuranauneClaude Bezeaud

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Exiflow

One-time1
  • 3 Proof Packages$2.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exiflow free?
Exiflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner or Exiflow have ads?
Neither QR Scanner nor Exiflow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner or Exiflow?
QR Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Exiflow every 3 days. Most recently, QR Scanner was updated on September 8, 2026 and Exiflow on August 28, 2026.

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