QR Reader vs CamView Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader
Instantly scan QR codes from your camera or photos. Access websites, contact information, and more with a simple, intuitive interface. Features include scan history, sharing options, and a built-in flashlight.
- Fast camera scanning
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Detect multiple QR codes
- Automatic scan history
- Open websites instantly
- Share scanned content
- Create QR codes
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Point. Scan. Done. “QR Reader” is a simple, easy-to-use QR code scanner designed to get you to the information you need—fast. Just open the app and point your camera at a QR code. Quickly scan codes on posters, flyers, product packaging, and more. You can also scan QR codes from photos saved on your device. If an image contains multiple QR codes, you can view each result individually. Key Features • Fast and simple camera scanning • Scan QR codes from photos • Detect multiple QR codes at once • Automatically save your scan history • Open websites in Safari or Chrome • Use email addresses and phone numbers instantly • Share scanned content via Mail, Messages, and more • Display scanned content as a new QR code • Built-in flashlight for dark environments • Optional vibration after scanning • Supports both iPhone and iPad • Designed with VoiceOver and larger text sizes in mind When scanning from a photo, the app only accesses the image you select. It does not require access to your entire photo library. No complicated setup. No confusing controls. Simply scan a QR code whenever you need it. Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Micro QR scanning with the camera is available on iOS 15.4 or later.
CamView Lite
This surveillance software allows for live video streaming, recording, and playback of security footage. It supports remote access, snapshots, and PTZ control for comprehensive monitoring.
- Live video streaming
- Video recording and playback
- Remote video playback
- Snapshots
- PTZ control
- White light warning
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Camview Lite is a surveillance software, which support Apple Push Notification service, support live video stream, video record and playback, video remote playback, snapshots, play lullaby, white light warning, and PTZ control, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CamView Lite at none against QR Reader's shown. CamView Lite also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). QR Reader's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader | CamView Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nanawork | 大均 杨 |
Customer experience
QR Reader
CamView Lite
In-app purchases
QR Reader
No in-app purchases
CamView Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Reader free?
Is CamView Lite free?
Do QR Reader or CamView Lite have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Reader or CamView Lite?
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