Comparison

ScanQR vs Text Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ScanQR

Features
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Need a fast QR code reader, barcode scanner, and QR code generator in one convenient app? ScanQR provides the essential tools you need to scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes. ScanQR recognizes common QR code and barcode formats. You can scan codes using your camera or import an image directly from your photo library. KEY FEATURES • Fast QR Code Reader Quickly scan QR codes containing website links, Wi-Fi information, contacts, text, email addresses, phone numbers, locations, and more. • Barcode Scanner and Price Search Scan supported product barcodes, including UPC and EAN formats, and use the detected product information to search for available prices. • Custom QR Code Generator Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, SMS messages, email addresses, phone numbers, and more. Customize your QR codes with colors, patterns, and a logo. • Scan from Photos Import an image from your photo library and detect supported QR codes or barcodes without using the camera. • Scan and Creation History Automatically save your scanned and created codes in an organized, searchable history for easy access later. • Built-In Flashlight and Zoom Use the flashlight in low-light environments and pinch to zoom when scanning codes from a distance. • Link Safety Information Review detected link information before opening a scanned website. FAST AND RELIABLE SCANNING ScanQR quickly reads common QR codes and barcodes using your device’s camera. The built-in flashlight and zoom controls make scanning easier in different lighting conditions and from different distances. CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES Create QR codes for many types of information, including: • Website URLs • Plain text • Wi-Fi network details • Contacts and digital business cards • Email addresses • Phone numbers • SMS messages • Calendar events • Geographic locations Personalize generated QR codes using different colors and patterns, or add a logo to create a distinctive design. KEEP YOUR CODES ORGANIZED ScanQR automatically stores your scan and creation history. Search, review, reuse, share, or delete saved items whenever needed. SUPPORTED FORMATS QR Code Content: • URL • Text • Contact information • Wi-Fi • Calendar event • Geographic location • Phone number • Email • SMS Barcode and 2D Formats: • Data Matrix • Aztec • PDF417 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • UPC-A • ISBN • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • Codabar PRIVACY-FRIENDLY DESIGN ScanQR requests only the permissions needed to provide its scanning and image-import features. You remain in control of the content you scan, create, save, and share. Download ScanQR and start scanning and creating QR codes in seconds.

About

Text Scanner

Features
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Text Scanner - SLOX extracts printed text from photos using on-device OCR. FEATURES - Scan with camera or pick from photo library - On-device text recognition (Google ML Kit) - Script modes: Auto, Korean, Latin, Japanese, Chinese - Highlight recognized text regions on the image - Character and word count - Copy full text to clipboard - Share extracted text - 7 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Spanish, Portuguese - No account or sign-in required HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo or choose one from your library 2. Select a script (Auto works best for mixed text) 3. View recognized text with optional region boxes 4. Copy or share the result PRIVACY All OCR runs on your device. Your photos and text are not uploaded to our servers. NOTE Best with clear printed text. Handwriting and decorative fonts may be less accurate.

Screenshots

ScanQR4 screens
Text Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

ScanQR and Text Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ScanQR versus Text Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanQRText Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien NguyenSEOKWON YANG

In-app purchases

None

ScanQR

No in-app purchases

None

Text Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanQR free?
ScanQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Text Scanner free?
Text Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanQR or Text Scanner have ads?
Both ScanQR and Text Scanner show ads.

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