Comparison

PhotoSure vs QR Code Reader & Scan

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

Head to head
About

PhotoSure

Features
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PhotoSure helps you understand what is taking up space in your Photo Library and make careful cleanup decisions. Ā  ANALYZE YOUR LIBRARY Review exact duplicates, similar photos, bursts, screenshots, videos, large files, and photos that may be blurry. Analysis runs on your iPhone and shows progress for each stage. Ā  COMPARE BEFORE YOU REMOVE Open each duplicate or similar group, review the recommended photo to keep, and adjust the suggested removal selection at any time. Recommendations remain suggestions; you make the final decision. Ā  REVIEW EVERY CLEANUP See the selected photos and videos, estimated space, and category details before continuing. Nothing is removed until you reach the final confirmation. Deleted items move to Recently Deleted in Photos. Ā  PROTECT SELECTED COPIES Import selected media into Privacy Space as encrypted local copies protected by Face ID or your device passcode. View protected media, save a copy back to Photos, or remove it from Privacy Space. The original remains in Photos unless you separately select and confirm it for cleanup. Ā  PLAN YOUR NEXT CHECKUP Optional reminders help you return for another library review. Reminder and background-check timing may vary. Ā  PRIVACY BY DESIGN PhotoSure does not require an account and does not include advertising or tracking. Photo analysis runs on your iPhone. Privacy Space is local encrypted storage for convenience and is not a backup service. Ā  Some features require Photo Library or notification permission. iCloud-only items may be unavailable while offline.

About

QR Code Reader & Scan

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QR Studio brings together essential tools for working with QR codes and barcodes in one easy-to-use app. Scan with the camera or choose an image from Photos. Before opening a link, QR Studio shows its domain and checks the URL locally for unencrypted connections, IP addresses, encoded domains and unsupported content. These checks do not certify that a website is safe. Create QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, events, email, phone calls and SMS. Customize the code color with a built-in contrast check, save codes to your history and share them as images. No account or subscription is required for scanning, local analysis, static QR creation, local history and export. Optional cloud sync and dynamic QR tools use QR Studio's cloud service. Key features: • QR scanner and support for seven common barcode formats. • Read codes from photos. • Inspect link destinations before opening them. • Eight specialized QR code creators. • Local history, search and favorites. • Export QR images and history as CSV. • Optional cloud sync and editable dynamic destinations. • Ads in the free version, with available privacy choices in Settings; Pro removes ads. QR Studio Pro offers optional auto-renewing weekly or yearly subscriptions for dynamic QR services, optional cloud sync and an ad-free experience. Prices, billing periods and any eligible introductory offer are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your Apple account settings. Privacy: https://studioqrapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://studioqrapp.com/terms.html

Screenshots

PhotoSure4 screens
QR Code Reader & Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoSure at none against QR Code Reader & Scan's 3. PhotoSure also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader & Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Code Reader & Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PhotoSure asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoSure ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader & Scan every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PhotoSure versus QR Code Reader & Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoSureQR Code Reader & Scan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperFuzhou Nengge Technology Co.,Ltd.Profitcentral SLU

In-app purchases

None

PhotoSure

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader & Scan

Subscriptions3
  • QR Studio Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • QR Studio Pro Annual Offer$39.991 Year
  • QR Studio Pro Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is PhotoSure free?
PhotoSure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Scan free?
QR Code Reader & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhotoSure or QR Code Reader & Scan have ads?
QR Code Reader & Scan shows ads; PhotoSure does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoSure or QR Code Reader & Scan?
PhotoSure ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader & Scan every 2 days. Most recently, PhotoSure was updated on November 6, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Scan on November 6, 2026.

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