FLAT Code Scanner vs QRHub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLAT Code Scanner
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QR codes, barcodes, and everything in between — FLAT Code Scanner handles them all. FLAT Code Scanner is a fast, easy-to-use app that reads QR codes and a wide variety of barcodes with just a tap. Whether you're scanning product labels at an online shop, transit tickets, or contact info on a business card, this app is ready for every moment of your day. 【Scan】 Just point your camera — codes are recognized automatically. Copy the result instantly or view it directly in the app. Handles dim lighting and fine-detail codes with ease. Supported code types: ・QR Code ・EAN-13 / EAN-8 ・UPC-E ・Code 39 / Code 39 Mod 43 / Code 93 / Code 128 ・PDF417 ・Aztec Code ・ITF / ITF-14 ・DataMatrix 【History】 Every scan is saved automatically. Revisit past scans at any time with a single tap, and swipe to delete any entries you no longer need. 【Simple, Beautiful Design】 A clean UI with no clutter — anyone can pick it up and use it right away. Scan, and History are always one tap away from the bottom navigation bar.
QRHub
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QRHub is an application designed to read and create QRCode. It is very easy to use. Also QRHub have historical management. You can re-create QRCode that was scanned or created before. - Scan faster Fast and Simple. - Generate QR code Generating QR code with text. - Managing history History will be created automatically when you create and when you read the QR code. - Display of the QR code It is supported maximum scalling and minimum scalling with pinch-in/pinch-out gesture or double tap. - Take a note In history view, It is possible to add a note of the content. - In-app browser
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FLAT Code Scanner at none against QRHub's shown. QRHub's advantage is update cadence (every 10 months vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FLAT Code Scanner ships an update every 32 months, QRHub every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLAT Code Scanner | QRHub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhide Uzawa | Naoyuki Takura |
In-app purchases
FLAT Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
QRHub
No in-app purchases









