Comparison

Kantro vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Kantro

Features
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Simple inventory control for independent sellers, collectors, and small businesses. Add products with a name, SKU, barcode, quantity, cost, price, location, and photo. Scan barcodes when counting stock, make quick stock adjustments, and review a clear movement history. Inventory Tracker works offline and stores your catalog on your device. There is no account to create and no silent cloud sync. Import an existing catalog from CSV or export a backup whenever you need it. Key features: • Fast product creation • Barcode scanning • Product photos • Stock in/out adjustments • Low-stock indicators • Inventory value summary • SKU and location search • Movement history • CSV import and export • Offline-first local storage Built for independent sellers, market vendors, collectors, craft businesses, and anyone who wants straightforward stock tracking without a heavy ERP or POS system. Privacy Policy: https://kantro.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kantro.vercel.app/terms.html

About

QR Code Reader

Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera or from photos. Create codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, events and more with 22 templates. Save results, search your library and keep favorites. Organize work in projects, track stock and export CSV reports. Available on iPhone and iPad with 29 language and regional options. Some advanced features require a subscription. The price, billing period and any eligible free trial are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/QR_INVENTORY_PRIVACY_POLICY.md Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kantro4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader at every 2 days against Kantro's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Kantro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and QR Code Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kantro ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Kantro versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKantroQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuman Haktan KartalKhoa Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kantro

Subscriptions3
  • Kantro Pro Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Kantro Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Kantro Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • QR Scanner Plus Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • QR Scanner Plus Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Kantro free?
Kantro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kantro or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither Kantro nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kantro or QR Code Reader?
Kantro ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Kantro was updated on October 25, 2026 and QR Code Reader on November 6, 2026.

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