Comparison

FLAT Code Scanner vs Robot QR

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

Head to head
About

FLAT Code Scanner

Features
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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.

About

Robot QR

Features
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Robot QR is the easiest and simplest QR and Barcode reader for iPhone and iPad. Just hold and point the device and Robot QR will show you the hidden message behind the drawings. Once Robot QR has cought the code you can: - Open web links in Safari or Chrome - Send it via mail and text messages - Share it with your preferred social network, like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc. - Analyze the product code, finding the owner, the brand, and the company address - If it is about a book, search on iBooks or Amazon for prices or similar products - If it is a text, let Robot QR read it for you - Keep an infinite list of all previous scanning. Robot QR uses the iOS native barcode recognizers and can read more than 13 types of the most popular commercial barcodes: One dimensional barcode: - UPC - EAN-8, EAN-13 - ISBN - ISSN - CODE 39, 39-mod-43, 93, 128 - etc. Bidimensional barcode: - QR code - Aztec - Data Matrix - PDF417 - etc. Robot QR is under continuous development, so stay tuned for new awesome features! Please Note: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. Thank you for all of your feedback! Keep it coming! Credits: Code Scanner is based on WECodeScanner by Werner Altewischer Robot QR head is a derivative work of a picture by Freepik.

Screenshots

FLAT Code Scanner4 screens
Robot QR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Robot QR at every 2 weeks against FLAT Code Scanner's every 32 months. Robot QR also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLAT Code Scanner ships an update every 32 months, Robot QR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FLAT Code Scanner versus Robot QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLAT Code ScannerRobot QR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobuhide UzawaGianmaria Mancosu

In-app purchases

None

FLAT Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Robot QR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLAT Code Scanner free?
FLAT Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robot QR free?
Robot QR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FLAT Code Scanner or Robot QR have ads?
Neither FLAT Code Scanner nor Robot QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLAT Code Scanner or Robot QR?
FLAT Code Scanner ships an update every 32 months, and Robot QR every 2 weeks. Most recently, FLAT Code Scanner was updated on October 7, 2026 and Robot QR on October 11, 2026.

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