Comparison

CC Peek vs QReader

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

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About

CC Peek

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CC Peek: The Desktop Second Screen for Power Claude Code Users Tired of losing track of multiple active Claude Code sessions? When you have several terminals open, it’s easy to forget which one is still processing, which is waiting for user input, and which is stuck on a tool permission prompt. CC Peek solves this by syncing your session states to your iPhone, turning it into a dedicated, real-time status dashboard right next to your Mac. Key Features: - Multi-Process Monitoring: View the status of all active Claude Code processes on your Mac directly from your iPhone. - Smart Status Indicators: Instantly distinguish between Running, Waiting for Input, Pending Permissions, and Completed states. - Focus at a Tap: Tap any process card on your iPhone to automatically bring the corresponding terminal window or tab to the front on your Mac. - Local Pairing: Seamlessly connect your Mac and iPhone over your local network. - Built-in Demo Mode: Experience the interface and status transitions immediately, even without a Mac nearby. Privacy & Connectivity: CC Peek utilizes local network discovery to connect your devices. No accounts required, no cloud services, and no data is ever uploaded to a server. Your Claude Code content remains private and stays on your local machines. It is designed to be the perfect companion for multi-tasking developers and long-running agentic tasks. Setup Requirements: To use CC Peek, you must install the desktop companion app on your Mac and follow the setup guide to configure the Claude Code Hook. Download the Mac app at: ccpeek.com Disclaimer: CC Peek is an independently developed tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Anthropic. Claude and Claude Code are trademarks of their respective holders.

About

QReader

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QReader is a QR analysis toolkit designed for developers, banking professionals, testers, and anyone who needs to inspect and understand QR code data. Scan a QR code and instantly explore its encoded information in a clear, structured format. QReader is especially useful for analyzing EMV-based payment QR codes and validating QR payloads during development and testing. KEY FEATURES β€’ Scan and decode QR codes quickly β€’ Analyze standard QR code content β€’ Parse EMV-formatted QR payloads β€’ Inspect KHQR and Bakong-compatible QR structures β€’ Analyze merchant and payment QR information β€’ Display QR fields in a structured, readable format β€’ Verify CRC values and payload integrity β€’ Identify important EMV tags and values β€’ Quickly copy and inspect raw QR payloads β€’ Designed for developers, testers, and banking professionals QR ANALYSIS MADE SIMPLE Instead of manually reading long QR payload strings, QReader helps break the information into understandable fields, making debugging, testing, and QR integration easier. DEVELOPER-FOCUSED QReader can assist developers working with QR integrations by providing a convenient way to inspect QR payload structures and verify encoded information during development and testing. PRIVACY QReader is designed with privacy in mind. QR analysis is performed directly within the app and QReader does not initiate financial transactions. IMPORTANT QReader is an independent QR analysis utility. It is not a banking application, digital wallet, payment processor, or official application of any bank, payment network, or payment service provider. QReader does not initiate, authorize, or process financial transactions.

Screenshots

CC Peek4 screens
QReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CC Peek at 17.0 against QReader's 26.5. 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

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CC Peek versus QReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCC PeekQReader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer法葳 李Em Diya

In-app purchases

None

CC Peek

No in-app purchases

None

QReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CC Peek free?
CC Peek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QReader free?
QReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CC Peek or QReader have ads?
Neither CC Peek nor QReader shows ads.

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