Comparison

QR Scanner vs Stamp Studio

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

Stamp Studio

Features
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Stamp Studio is a focused tool for preparing documents on your iPhone or iPad. Import a PDF, add a reusable handwritten signature or custom stamp, and export a finished copy when you are ready to share it. FEATURES • Import PDF documents from Files • Draw and save handwritten signatures • Create reusable business-style stamps and seals • Extract a stamp from a photo or camera image with a transparent background • Move, resize, rotate, and rename signatures and stamps • Place marks on individual PDF pages or create an edge seal across multiple pages • Rename imported files and export a new signed PDF YOUR FILES STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Stamp Studio processes documents, signatures, and stamps locally on your device. Camera and photo-library access are used only when you choose to capture or import an image for stamp extraction. Stamp Studio offers auto-renewable subscriptions. The Terms of Use are governed by the Apple Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
Stamp Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Scanner at every 2 weeks against Stamp Studio's monthly. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Stamp Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QR Scanner versus Stamp Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerStamp Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik AuranauneBeijing Yangming Jiuha Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Stamp Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stamp Studio free?
Stamp Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Scanner or Stamp Studio have ads?
Neither QR Scanner nor Stamp Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner or Stamp Studio?
QR Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stamp Studio monthly. Most recently, QR Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stamp Studio on October 12, 2026.

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