ClearScan vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ClearScan
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Donβt open a QR code without checking it first. ClearScan shows you exactly where a QR code leads - before you tap. Scan any QR code and instantly: β’ Preview the destination β’ Understand what the link is β’ Check if itβs safe or suspicious QR codes are everywhere - menus, parking, emails, ads. But you canβt see where they lead. ClearScan fixes that. --- Features β’ Instant QR scanning β’ Link preview (domain + page info) β’ Plain-English explanation β’ Safety status (safe, unknown, suspicious) β’ Scan history β’ Fast, minimal experience --- Know where youβre going before you tap. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://careful-fuschia-02b.notion.site/ClearScan-Privacy-Policy-34f5948bfa6580a2849ecf9404b4b3ed
QR Scanner
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QR Scanner is the fastest way to read every QR code and barcode you'll meet β and to make your own. Point the camera, and the right action pops up: open a link, save a Wi-Fi password, add a contact, dial a number, paste text. No taps. No noise. Every code you scan lands in a tidy, searchable history. Star the ones you keep coming back to. Share or copy anything in one tap. Generate fresh QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contact cards or anything else, then save the PNG. WHY QR SCANNER? β’ Instant β codes are recognized the moment they're in frame. β’ Universal β QR, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF-14. β’ Smart actions β the app picks the right shortcut for each code (open, copy, save, dial). β’ Private β scans stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads. β’ Polished β fluid camera preview, haptic confirmation, clean history. QR SCANNER PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited monthly scans, QR code generation and export, full searchable history, and removes ads. Premium is available as a weekly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ClearScan at 15.1 against QR Scanner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ClearScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ClearScan | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | daniel cansdale | Alex Gameli Heyman |
In-app purchases
ClearScan
- ClearScan Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- ClearScan Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
QR Scanner
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year









