QR Reader vs QuickSelect for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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. βQR Readerβ is a simple, easy-to-use QR code scanner designed to get you to the information you needβfast. 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 β’ Fast and simple camera scanning β’ Scan QR codes from photos β’ Detect multiple QR codes at once β’ Automatically save your scan history β’ Open websites in Safari or Chrome β’ Use email addresses and phone numbers instantly β’ Share scanned content via Mail, Messages, and more β’ Display scanned content as a new QR code β’ Built-in flashlight for dark environments β’ Optional vibration after scanning β’ Supports both iPhone and iPad β’ 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 16.0 or later.
QuickSelect for Safari
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This Safari extension enables fast, precise text selection on any webpage by letting you select text at the paragraph, sentence, or word level, with an option to extend the current selection. It works across all parts of the site, respects editable fields and code blocks, and adapts to the content language using built-in sentence segmentation when system support is available. A simple toolbar toggle and status icon make it easy to see when itβs active and which mode is selected. When text selection feels inconsistent or hard to control, this extension provides a more predictable alternative. Designed for people who read or research online, it supports cleaner quoting, translation, and note-taking workflows. Itβs ideal for students, writers, editors, translators, and anyone working across multiple languages. If you regularly scan long articles, compare passages, or collect snippets for documents or study materials, it helps keep text selection consistent and reliable without breaking your flow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR Reader at Free against QuickSelect for Safari's $1.99. QuickSelect for Safari's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
QR Reader is free to download; QuickSelect for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | QR Reader | QuickSelect for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Monthly | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nanawork | hkitago |
In-app purchases
QR Reader
No in-app purchases
QuickSelect for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do QR Reader or QuickSelect for Safari have ads?
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