QR Code Reader vs Falz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with a high-performance reader that launches immediately. Generate custom QR codes for various data types and save scan history locally. Supports front camera and flashlight for convenience.
- Instant scan on launch
- Scan from photos
- QR code generator
- Automatic history save
- Front camera support
- Flashlight toggle
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QR Code Reader — The Fastest Way to Scan, Create, and Save. This is a simple and high-performance QR code reader designed to launch and scan in an instant. The camera activates the moment you tap the icon, recognizing QR codes and most barcodes immediately. This app comes with no account registration, no subscription, and no sign-up required. Scan results are stored only on your device — never uploaded to our servers. Features ---------------- ■ Instant Scan on Launch The camera activates the moment you open the app. High-speed recognition means you'll never miss a code again. ■ Scan from Photos Pick a QR code image from your gallery and we'll read it instantly. Perfect for screenshots of tickets, invitations, and promo codes. ■ Front Camera Support Switch between front and rear cameras with one tap. Useful for scanning codes shown on your own screen. ■ Flashlight Support Built-in flashlight toggle for dim restaurants, evening events, or any low-light environment. ■ QR Code Generator Create your own QR codes in multiple formats — URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, plain text, contact cards, and more. Customize and share in seconds. ■ History & Auto-Save Every scan is saved automatically so you can revisit results later. No more rescanning the same code twice. ■ Dark Mode Support Automatically adapts to your system appearance. Easy on the eyes when scanning codes at night or in dim environments. Recommended for ---------------- ■ Anyone who finds existing QR apps too slow ■ People who scan menus, tickets, or Wi-Fi codes daily ■ Users who don't want to sign up just to scan a code ■ Small business owners creating QR codes for promotions --- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.
Falz
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Falz is the document scanner that doesn't annoy you: no subscription, no account, no ads – and your documents stay yours. SCANNING THAT JUST WORKS • Automatic edge detection • Crop with four freely draggable corners and a magnifier loupe – skewed shots get straightened automatically • Grayscale, black & white and color filters • Multi-page documents in one go SEARCHABLE PDFS Every scan is saved as a PDF with an invisible text layer. Select, copy and search text – in Falz, in Files and in any other PDF reader. AI NAMING – ENTIRELY ON DEVICE Apple Intelligence reads the recognized text and suggests a title and category. "Scan 05/12" becomes "Utility bill March". Your document content never leaves your iPhone. YOUR ICLOUD, YOUR FILES Scans are stored with readable file names in your own iCloud Drive in the "Falz" folder, neatly sorted by category. No third-party servers – just PDFs in your cloud. SECURE Optionally lock the app with Face ID – nothing shows in the app switcher either. FALZ IS FREE Scanning, cropping, searchable PDFs, iCloud filing, Face ID lock and four categories – unlimited and free. 10 AI namings included to try. FALZ PRO – PAY ONCE, KEEP FOREVER • Unlimited AI naming • Full-text search across all documents • Custom categories in your own colors • All future Pro features included One-time purchase with Family Sharing. No subscription. Promise. PRIVACY Falz collects no data. No tracking, no analytics SDKs, no servers of ours. Details: falz.myappz.mobi/datenschutz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Falz at none against QR Code Reader's shown. QR Code Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | Falz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kouichi Yamaguchi | Daniel Bartel |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Falz
No in-app purchases









