Comparison

QR Code Reader & Generator App vs QR Creator

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader & Generator App

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various information types. Customize your QR codes with colors, logos, and shapes before sharing them. Supports a wide range of code types and batch scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Support for multiple code types
  • Batch scanning
  • Customize QR code appearance
  • Add logo to QR codes
  • Share codes
Features
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QR Code Reader & Generator — Scan, Create & Customize QR Codes The fastest free QR code scanner and barcode reader for iPhone and iPad. Scan any code in under a second, create stunning QR codes with your logo, and customize with colors, gradients, and unique patterns. No account required. No tracking. Just scan. INSTANT QR & BARCODE SCANNER • Lightning-fast scanning — point your camera and get results instantly • Auto-detect and open URLs, WiFi, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, text, and GPS locations • Safe link preview — see where a URL leads before you open it • Batch scanning — scan multiple codes in one session • Reads all major formats: QR Code, UPC-E, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, and ITF • Works offline — no internet needed to scan • Full scan history saved automatically POWERFUL QR CODE GENERATOR • Create QR codes and barcodes for URLs, WiFi, phone numbers, email, SMS, text, GPS, and contact cards (vCard, MeCard, BizCard) • Social media templates for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube, and App Store links • Add your own logo or brand image to any QR code • High-resolution export — perfect for print, menus, posters, and business cards PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMIZATION TOOLS • Full Color Control: Custom foreground and background colors plus stunning gradient effects • Logo Integration: Add your brand logo with size, shape, and tint options • Pattern Styles: Choose from Square, Circle, or Rounded dot designs • Border Options: None, Rounded, or Circle frame styles • Adjustable Error Correction: Ensure your QR code scans perfectly every time PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN • No account or sign-up required • No user tracking — your data stays on your device • No unnecessary permissions • Clean, ad-supported free tier with optional Pro upgrade UPGRADE TO QR READER PRO • Unlimited QR scans and creations • Unlock all customization tools • Batch scanning and CSV export • Remove all ads for a clean experience Perfect for shoppers scanning product barcodes, businesses creating branded QR codes, restaurants sharing WiFi and menus, event organizers, teachers, and anyone who needs a fast, reliable, and private QR scanner. Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. • You may manage or cancel your subscription anytime by going to your iTunes account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. For more information, visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4098 Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/qrcode/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/qrcode/privacy-policy/

About

QR Creator

Easily scan and generate various QR code formats for WiFi, email, SMS, phone numbers, websites, and text. Share content and automate tasks by simply pointing your camera at a code. Ideal for quick connections and information sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Create WiFi QR codes
  • Generate email, SMS, and phone QR codes
  • Create website QR codes
  • Generate text QR codes
  • Share content easily
Features
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QR Codes are a popular new way of sharing content and automating simple tasks by pointing a camera at a code. QR Creator allows you to scan and create popular formats of QR Code using your iPhone! -- Easy WiFi setup Wouldn't it be awesome if your friends or clients could connect to your WiFi network without having to type a password that sometimes even you forget? WiFi QR Codes are a simple and convenient way to share your WiFi! Generate your code and print it, then people will connect automatically just by pointing their cameras to your code! It works like magic! -- Email, SMS and Phone QR Codes Get your clients and friends in touch with you easily by creating QR Codes that when scanned will automatically prompt people to call you or send an Email or SMS! -- Website QR Code Promote your website by creating a code that when scanned will open your website automatically on any mobile device! -- Text QR Code Want to share text or any data in QR Code format? Just create it and share content with contents or clients! QR Creator is now available for all iOS devices!

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Generator App4 screens
QR Creator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Creator at none against QR Code Reader & Generator App's shown. QR Creator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). QR Code Reader & Generator App's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. QR Code Reader & Generator App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and QR Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Code Reader & Generator App against 4.7 for QR Creator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 463 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of QR Code Reader & Generator App's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader & Generator App ships an update every 3 months, QR Creator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader & Generator App versus QR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Generator AppQR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.7 (463 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better463
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPenghui ZhaoArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

QR Code Reader & Generator App

All ratings1,186 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative36.7%

QR Creator

All ratings463 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

QR Code Reader & Generator App

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for finding ads
  • 👍 Great experience at Livonia Greenmead Branch
  • 👍 Best scanning app so far

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Won't focus on QR codes
  • 🐛 Constant app crashes
  • 🐛 Couldn't change barcode type
  • 🐛 Buttons don't work after creating QR code
  • 🐛 Doesn't read QR code it created

QR Creator

From 463 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great for QR code generation
  • 🚀 Quick and simple QR code production
  • 👍 Recognizes QR codes
  • 👍 Scanning QR codes works fine

Room to improve

  • 💸 Only one free QR code generation
  • 💰 Limited free usage, then paywall
  • 👎 QR codes didn't work
  • ❌ Waste of time and money
  • 🤔 Deceptive pricing model

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader & Generator App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Takes to blank screen after scanning
  • App closes when selecting a 'type'

Requested features

1 request
  • Option to include photo in manual create mode

QR Creator

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • QR codes generated did not work
  • QR code only worked for a while

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to create a single QR for personal contact information (name, phone, email, website)
  • More customization options for QR codes (error correction, encoding, byte/character size)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader & Generator App

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

QR Creator

One-time1
  • QR Creator Premium$1.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Generator App free?
QR Code Reader & Generator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Creator free?
QR Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Generator App or QR Creator?
QR Creator is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Generator App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while QR Creator averages 4.7 from 463 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader & Generator App or QR Creator have ads?
QR Code Reader & Generator App shows ads; QR Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Generator App or QR Creator?
QR Code Reader & Generator App ships an update every 3 months, and QR Creator weekly. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Generator App was updated on October 21, 2026 and QR Creator on October 16, 2026.

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