Comparison

QR Scanner vs QRky

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner

Features
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QR Scanner is the fastest way to read every QR code and barcode you'll meet — 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? • Instant — codes are recognized the moment they're in frame. • Universal — QR, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF-14. • Smart actions — the app picks the right shortcut for each code (open, copy, save, dial). • Private — scans stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads. • Polished — 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

About

QRky

Features
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QRky is the friendly, fast way to create and scan QR codes and barcodes - right on your iPhone. No clutter, no sign-up, and every feature works offline. CREATE 28 TYPES OF CODES • Websites & links • WiFi - let guests join your network with one scan • Contacts & vCards • Email, phone & SMS • Locations & calendar events • Payment links & crypto wallets • Social: Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, YouTube and more • App Store links • Barcodes: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, PDF417 SCAN ANYTHING • Scan with your camera or import from Photos • Batch mode - capture several codes in one session, then review them together • A safe-link check warns you about suspicious URLs before you open them • Every scan is saved to your history MAKE IT YOURS • Colour presets and square, rounded or dot styles • Save to Photos or share in a single tap • Searchable history with favourites • Share a link from any app straight into QRky to turn it into a code • A widget for your recent codes, and a Lock Screen shortcut to the scanner PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your codes stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you switch on iCloud sync • No account required • Every feature works offline QRky PRO - ENTIRELY OPTIONAL A single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever. • Remove all ads • App Lock - Face ID or passcode on your history • Branding & vector export - logo, colour, SVG and PDF, in bulk • iCloud sync - your codes on every device QRky is free, supported by ads. Generate. Scan. Done.

Screenshots

QR Scanner4 screens
QRky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRky at none against QR Scanner's 2. QR Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. QR Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QRky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
QR Scanner versus QRky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerQRky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Gameli HeymanGeorge Bolea

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
None

QRky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRky free?
QRky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Scanner or QRky have ads?
QRky shows ads; QR Scanner does not.

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