Comparison

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner vs QRQR

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and various barcode types, save your scan history, and generate your own QR codes from text. Access recent scans quickly through widgets.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Save scan history (up to 100 entries)
  • Generate QR codes from text
  • Today extension for quick access
  • HomeScreen widget support
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Simple QR Code Reader for iPhone is very useful QR Code & Barcode Reader. ■FEATURES ・Support Barcode This application can also read a EAN Code as well as QR Code. ・Save Scan history This application can save 100 scanning histories. ・Generate QR Code This application can create QR Code from text that you entered. ■Today extension & HomeScreen Widget You can immediately access to scanning histories from widget.

About

QRQR

This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.

Highlights
  • QR Code Reader
  • Barcode Reader
  • Create QR Codes
  • Login and Data Transfer
  • Read History
  • Preview Websites
Features
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner4 screens
QRQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner at 4.6 against QRQR's 2.8. QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 56%). QRQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner ships an update monthly, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner versus QRQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode Reader・ScannerQRQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.8 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBUILD LLCarara inc.

Customer experience

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.0%

QRQR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner free?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or QRQR?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner is rated higher. QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while QRQR averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or QRQR have ads?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner shows ads; QRQR does not.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner or QRQR?
QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner ships an update monthly, and QRQR every 2 months. Most recently, QR & Barcode Reader・Scanner was updated on September 23, 2026 and QRQR on August 27, 2026.

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