Comparison

PointerDeck vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PointerDeck

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PointerDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a focused wireless trackpad for your Mac. The free PointerDeck Receiver for Mac is required, and both devices must be on the same local network. SET UP ONCE Open Add Device on the Mac and create an 8–12 digit Connection PIN. PointerDeck rejects repeated or sequential patterns; use at least five different digits. Then select that Mac on your iPhone or iPad and enter the PIN. After pairing, PointerDeck remembers the trusted connection and reconnects when both apps are open and reachable. TRACKPAD CONTROLS • Move the pointer with one finger • Scroll with two fingers • Tap or use the dedicated Left Click button • Two-finger tap or use the dedicated Right Click button • Use Drag Lock for click-and-drag TUNE THE FEEL • Adjust pointer sensitivity and scrolling speed • Choose Natural or Reversed scrolling • Turn tap-to-click on or off • Switch to a left-handed button layout DIRECT BY DESIGN PointerDeck does not stream or display your Mac screen. The release has no account, advertisements, subscription, analytics SDK, or cloud service. Controller traffic travels directly between your devices and is encrypted on the local network. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 17 or later • Apple silicon or Intel Mac running macOS 14 or later • Free PointerDeck Receiver from the Mac download page • Both devices on the same local network • Accessibility permission enabled for PointerDeck Receiver on the Mac Guest, corporate, public, or client-isolated networks may prevent devices from discovering each other.

About

QR Code Scanner

Easily scan QR codes, barcodes, documents, and business cards. Generate custom QR codes for various information and keep a history of all your scans. Unlock advanced features with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Business card scanning to contacts
  • Document scanning and PDF export
  • Batch scanning for multiple codes
  • Scan history organization
Features
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QR Code Scanner-Barcode Scan is a fast, reliable QR scanner and barcode reader designed to make scanning, creating, and organizing codes simple. Scan QR codes, barcodes, documents, business cards, text, and more with your iPhone in seconds. INSTANT QR & BARCODE READER Point your iPhone camera at a QR code or barcode and scan instantly. Quickly open links, read product information, access text, and retrieve code details without unnecessary steps. Whether you need a QR code reader for everyday use or a barcode scanner for products, everything is right at your fingertips. CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES Use the built-in QR generator and QR code maker to create codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, text, and other information. Create and share QR codes whenever you need them, with additional customization options available with Pro. BUSINESS CARD SCANNER Turn physical business cards into useful digital contacts. Scan a business card and extract important information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and company details, making it easier to save and organize contacts. DOCUMENT SCANNER Capture documents directly from your iPhone and create clean digital copies. Scan multiple pages, organize your documents, and export them as shareable PDFs with Pro. BATCH SCANNING Need to scan multiple codes? Keep the camera active and scan one code after another without repeatedly opening the scanner. Batch scanning makes processing multiple QR codes and barcodes faster and more convenient. SCAN HISTORY Your previous scans are organized in one place, making it easy to find codes and information again. Keep your scan history available whenever you need to revisit a QR code, barcode, document, or text result. GO PRO Unlock the complete scanning experience with: • PDF export • Multi-page document scanning • Business card scanning and contact extraction • Custom QR code colors • Continuous batch scanning • Ad-free scanning Choose Monthly, Yearly, or Lifetime access and unlock the features you need. QR Code Scanner-Barcode Scan is built for anyone who wants a simple QR scanner, barcode reader, document scanner, and QR generator in one clean app. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://redizeuz.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://redizeuz.com/privacy

Screenshots

PointerDeck4 screens
QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PointerDeck at none against QR Code Scanner's 2. PointerDeck also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price 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. QR Code Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PointerDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PointerDeck versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointerDeckQR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEliyahu MechtcheriakovEbenezer Oteng

In-app purchases

None

PointerDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

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

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