QR Scanner vs QRky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
QR Scanner
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QR Scanner is the fastest way to read every QR code and barcode you'll meet ā 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 ā codes are recognized the moment they're in frame. ⢠Universal ā QR, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF-14. ⢠Smart actions ā the app picks the right shortcut for each code (open, copy, save, dial). ⢠Private ā scans stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads. ⢠Polished ā 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
QRky
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | QR Scanner | QRky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Monthly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Gameli Heyman | George Bolea |
In-app purchases
QR Scanner
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
QRky
No in-app purchases









