FLAT Code Scanner vs QRTaro
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.
QRTaro
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QRTaro is an application that can read QR code and create QR code. Easy operation! Read history will also remain. ◆ QRMaker: Create a QR code from the input text. The created QR code can be saved as an image in a photo album. Also, the created QR code can be sent directly to an application such as a message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail, etc. ◆ QRReader: Read the QR code from the camera and photo album images. Since pinch-in pinch-out and tap focus function are carried, focus adjustment can be done easily. By tapping the folder icon displayed at the bottom of the top screen, the photo album is displayed and you can also select the previously saved QR code image for reading. You can also pass the scanned data directly to the application such as message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail from the reading result screen. Also, since the scanned data of the QR code is displayed as a scan history by date on the history list screen, you can tap the scanned data and obtain the reading result again. Since historical data has selective batch delete and delete all functions, it is also possible for users to organize them. ※ Up to 30 history lists are displayed. If it exceeds 30, the history data of the oldest date is deleted. ◆ Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLAT Code Scanner at none against QRTaro's 1. FLAT Code Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). QRTaro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FLAT Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
FLAT Code Scanner ships an update every 32 months, QRTaro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLAT Code Scanner | QRTaro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhide Uzawa | Masashi Sasaoka |
In-app purchases
FLAT Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
QRTaro
- Ad-free$1.99








