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QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 vs QRQR

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

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About

QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成

This app quickly scans and generates QR codes with a simple point-and-scan interface. It supports various barcode types, reads codes from images, and offers features like scan history and a flashlight. All functionalities are available for free.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Scan from camera roll images
  • Scan history and favorites
  • Flashlight feature
  • Multiple barcode type support
  • Product barcode search
Features
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The definitive QR code scanner app — ranked #1 among the most-used apps! This is a reliable Japan-made app, developed in strict compliance with the usage guidelines (the terms for a non-exclusive trademark license) set by DENSO WAVE Incorporated, the trademark holder of QR Code. * Non-exclusive trademark license agreement with DENSO WAVE Incorporated: No. 4075066: Class 9 No. 6181403: Class 9, Class 35 No. 6181404: Class 9, Class 35 In recent updates, we've been actively adding new features to make the app even more convenient! - Added support for iPhone Duo - Added support for widgets, Control Center, and the Share Extension - You can now scan multiple QR codes at once - Added Yahoo! Shopping and Mercari to product barcode search - You can now add history items to your favorites [Just launch and point] 1. Scanning starts the moment you open the app! 2. Simply point your screen at a QR code! Also fully equipped with scan history and a flashlight feature! You can even read QR codes from images saved in your camera roll! All features in this app are available for free! [Feature list] - Autofocus - Tap the screen to adjust focus - Support for "Sign in with a passkey" QR codes - Support for Wi-Fi connection QR codes - Scan history - Flashlight feature - Read QR codes from camera roll images - Change the app icon - Automatically detects which apps can be launched based on the scanned content - Scan product barcodes to search for items on shopping sites - QR code creation - Widgets, Share Extension, and Control Center If prompted for camera access on launch, please allow it. If a camera launch error appears, go to "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Camera" on your iPhone and enable access for "QR Code." [Supported barcodes] Codabar, Code 39, Code 39 mod 43, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF14, UPC-E Aztec, DataMatrix, Micro PDF417, Micro QR, PDF417, QR * Featured in AppBank's "3 Free Apps People Actually Used [July 2018 Edition]" on 2018/08/02 and others * Ranked #1 in AppBank's "[Updated Daily] Top 50 Most-Used Free Apps" on 2016/06/16 and others * Ranked #1 in AppBank's "Weekly Ranking of the Top 50 Most-Used Free Apps" on 2016/06/16 and others * Featured in many other media outlets QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE Incorporated.

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 コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成4 screens
QRQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 at 4.8 against QRQR's 2.8. QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 56%). QRQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 has 53 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 ships an update every 5 days, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 versus QRQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成QRQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.8 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperdotColors LLCarara inc.

Customer experience

QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成

All ratings53 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative15.7%

QRQR

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

In-app purchases

None

QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成

No in-app purchases

None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 free?
QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 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 コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 or QRQR?
QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 is rated higher. QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while QRQR averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 or QRQR have ads?
QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 shows ads; QRQR does not.
Which is updated more often, QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 or QRQR?
QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 ships an update every 5 days, and QRQR every 2 months. Most recently, QR コードリーダー / きゅーあーるこーど読み取り・生成 was updated on November 6, 2026 and QRQR on November 1, 2026.

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