Comparison

Clear Magnifier vs QR Code Generator

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

Head to head
About

Clear Magnifier

This tool uses your device's camera to magnify small text and objects. It offers features like zoom, flashlight, freeze frame, and optical character recognition to read labels, documents, and more. Advanced tools are available with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live camera magnification with zoom
  • Freeze frame for detailed inspection
  • OCR for text recognition and copying
  • Reading presets for various uses
  • Flashlight and screen light
  • Import and inspect photos
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
Features
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Clear Magnifier is a clean and practical magnifying glass app for reading small text, labels, menus, medicine bottles, serial numbers, documents, and everyday details. Open the app and start magnifying instantly. Use zoom, torch, freeze frame, filters, OCR, and inspection tools to see details more clearly. ā—‰ KEY FEATURES • Live Magnifier Use your camera as a clear digital magnifying glass with smooth zoom controls and quick zoom presets. • Freeze & Inspect Freeze the camera view, zoom in, pan around, adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness, then save or share the result. • Reader OCR Recognize text from frozen images, imported photos, or recent captures. Copy, share, speak, or export the text. • Reading Presets Quickly switch between presets for reading, menus, medicine labels, serial numbers, jewelry, and mirror mode. • Flashlight & Screen Light Use the rear torch in low light, or screen light in mirror mode. • Import Photos Import an image from your photo library and inspect it with zoom, filters, OCR, and advanced tools. • Document Reader Enhance text in documents, labels, and printed materials to make them easier to read. • Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes from images. • Pixel Ruler Estimate distances in images using visual reference points. Designed for reference only, not precision measurement. • Inspection Notebook Save inspection records with images, notes, OCR text, color samples, tags, and export options. • Privacy Friendly Clear Magnifier works on device. Your images and recognized text are not uploaded to a server. ā—‰ CLEAR MAGNIFIER PRO Clear Magnifier is free to use for basic magnifying, freezing, capturing, presets, torch, and OCR reading. Clear Magnifier Pro is an optional one-time purchase that unlocks advanced tools including Document Reader, Barcode Reader, Pixel Ruler, Inspection Notebook, Compare, Custom Presets, filtered photo saving, and TXT/PDF export. No subscription. No account required. ā—‰ Clear Magnifier is useful for: • Reading small print • Viewing menus in low light • Checking medicine labels • Reading product labels • Inspecting serial numbers • Viewing receipts and documents • Checking small objects • Using a simple mirror mode • Capturing and saving magnified images Note: Pixel Ruler is for visual reference only and is not intended for precision measurement.

About

QR Code Generator

Features
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Generate any QR code in seconds — URL, text, WiFi, contact card, phone, email, or plain text. Pick a style, add a logo, and export or share instantly. No account, no login, works fully offline. Need to scan? Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for instant results. History logs every scan and creation so you can revisit anytime. • QR types: URL, text, WiFi, vCard, phone, email, SMS, app store links • Barcode formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, Code128, Code39, UPC-A and more • Customize color, frame, and logo before export • Batch history: tap any past item to share or regenerate • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera • Export as PNG or share directly to any app • Completely offline — your data stays on your device Perfect for small businesses printing menus, developers testing links, or anyone who needs a fast, reliable QR code tool.

Screenshots

Clear Magnifier4 screens
QR Code Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clear Magnifier at Free against QR Code Generator's $1.99. QR Code Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Clear Magnifier is free to download; QR Code Generator costs $1.99 up front. Clear Magnifier sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear Magnifier ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Generator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Clear Magnifier versus QR Code Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClear MagnifierQR Code Generator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperåŽčŠ³ 张振 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clear Magnifier

One-time1
  • Clear Magnifier Pro$2.99
None

QR Code Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear Magnifier free?
Clear Magnifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Generator free?
QR Code Generator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clear Magnifier or QR Code Generator have ads?
Neither Clear Magnifier nor QR Code Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear Magnifier or QR Code Generator?
Clear Magnifier ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Generator monthly. Most recently, Clear Magnifier was updated on September 18, 2026 and QR Code Generator on September 22, 2026.

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