Comparison

QR Code Reader vs QR Reader & Document Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Quickly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, from everyday use to business needs. Features include instant recognition, safe browsing, and batch processing. Offers a free trial for advanced utilities.

Highlights
  • Instant scanning engine
  • Auto-focus and detection
  • Safe browsing for URLs
  • Support for multiple formats
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Sequential batch scanning
  • Local history vault
Features
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A powerful, lightning-fast, reliable QR code reader and barcode scanner. Designed for ultimate efficiency, this app handles everything from everyday restaurant menus and Wi-Fi networks to complex inventory management and product lookups. Whether scanning barcodes for shopping comparison, or generating custom QR codes for your business, our advanced engine reliably delivers instant results. CORE FEATURES & CAPABILITIES: + Instant Scanning Engine: Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for immediate, high-speed recognition. + Auto-Focus & Detection: Seamlessly detect codes even in low-light environments, at odd angles, or from a distance. + Safe Browsing Architecture: Automatically preview destination URLs to protect against malicious links before you visit them. + Comprehensive Format Support: Seamlessly read standard QR formats, UPC, EAN, Code 39, Data Matrix, Aztec, and more. + Custom Generation: Create personalized QR codes for websites, emails, phone numbers, VCards, Wi-Fi networks, and social media profiles. + Sequential Batch Mode: Scan dozens of items back-to-back without returning to the home screen for maximum productivity. + Local History Vault: Automatically log your scans for easy retrieval, organization, and future reference. Core scanning functionalities are available upon initial download and are offered with a free trial. No payment needed at point of trial initiation. Users wanting continued uninterrupted access to the complete suite of advanced utilities, including unlimited custom creation, batch processing capabilities, and full history management, beyond the trial, will require a premium access upgrade to unlock the app's full functional potential and offered functionalities. Subscription & Legal Information: Access to the full suite of application services, ongoing feature updates, and continuous scanning tools including premium services is governed by standard billing protocols. By electing to upgrade your account status, the application provides access to features via an auto-renewing subscription model. Users may be offered an introductory 3-day free trial period to evaluate the full feature set, after which a standard subscription fee will be charged to the payment method associated with your Apple Account. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal at any time by navigating to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. By downloading and continuing to use the application, you agree to our standard Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://riversideartcompany.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://riversideartcompany.com/privacy-policy

About

QR Reader & Document Scanner

Instantly scan QR codes and various barcodes using your device's camera. This utility app supports scanning URLs, contact cards, Wi-Fi codes, and product information, offering a simple and fast user experience with a history of scanned items.

Highlights
  • QR code scanner
  • Barcode scanner
  • Product code reader
  • Scan history
  • Save scanned codes
  • Copy scan results
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with Barcode Scanner & QR Reader. Use your iPhone camera to scan QR codes, product barcodes, ISBN numbers, Wi-Fi codes, URLs, contact cards, coupons, labels and more. Barcode Scanner & QR Reader is designed to be simple, fast and easy to use. Open the app, point your camera at a code and get the result in seconds. Features: • QR code scanner • Barcode scanner • Product code reader • ISBN barcode scanner • Wi-Fi QR code reader • URL and link scanner • Scan history • Save scanned codes • Copy scan results • Simple and clean interface Perfect for shopping, retail, inventory, books, coupons, product lookup, labels and everyday QR code scanning. Download now and turn your iPhone into a fast QR code reader and barcode scanner. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSm-S7TaE8_B7AZ0t0eZi3SYhEogP-NxdXmvRpIy8U2bJnI7aZNP5FPm71teMAtBiKH7GJhJfuk1daN/pub Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vREbEEdqmDOEE_VTO6rErJG1ahnrdJM71hz-mYmAVI-ahig084gFvNtxGCTw1YKnYnjuxQ3xUMYI3bM/pub

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
QR Reader & Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Reader & Document Scanner at 5.0 against QR Code Reader's 4.5. QR Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QR Code Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Reader & Document Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Reader & Document Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code Reader versus QR Reader & Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderQR Reader & Document Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiverside Art LLCSULEYMAN FURKAN CIGDEM

Customer experience

QR Code Reader

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Reader & Document Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Scan QR Code$4.997 Days
  • Unlock Scan QR Code3 Days trial$9.997 Days
2 purchases

QR Reader & Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Full Access Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader & Document Scanner free?
QR Reader & Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or QR Reader & Document Scanner?
QR Reader & Document Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while QR Reader & Document Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader or QR Reader & Document Scanner have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader nor QR Reader & Document Scanner shows ads.

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