Comparison

Sleek QR Code Reader vs Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Sleek QR Code Reader

Quickly scan and organize QR codes with a comprehensive scanner. Create various QR codes and barcodes for text, websites, contacts, and more. Share and print your codes easily.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code scanning
  • Scan history organization
  • Create QR codes for text, websites, contacts
  • Create barcodes for EAN/UPC, Code 39
  • Email QR codes as printable PDFs
  • Print QR codes via AirPrint
  • Share QR codes via multiple apps
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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Sleek QR Code Reader is the fastest, easiest way to organize your QR Codes using a powerful QR Code scanner. Quick scan a QR code and get the information on the fly without switching views. Recently scanned QR Code are listed while you scan, so you can scan all codes and work on them later. FEATURES - Scan History. - Email your QR Codes as sleek printable PDFs. - Print your QR Codes directly using AirPrint. - Share QR Codes via Email, iBooks, Photos or many other compatible apps. - iCloud Support (Sync data between devices and our other apps). CREATE QR CODES FOR - Text - Websites - Phone Numbers - SMS Templates - Calendar Events - Email Addresses - Contact Records - Wireless Networks CREATE BARCODES FOR - EAN/UPC - Code 39 - Code 128 - Code Interleaved 2 of 5 SUBSCRIPTION - The license and usage model is provided as a software service, licensed with a monthly subscription and hosted in the cloud. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews 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 identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Privacy Policy (https://www.starkode.com/app/business/privacy/) and Terms of Use (https://www.starkode.com/app/business/terms/).

About

Code Reader

Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Read codes from images via extension
  • Generate codes from text, email, Wi-Fi
  • Save and share scanned/generated codes
  • Automatic web page opening for product barcodes
  • Scanner preview with zoom and stabilization
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A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes — fast and privately. Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more. When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts. You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app — plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹ Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹ Main features • Scan with the camera — text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more • Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹ • Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings) • Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes • Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi • Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code • Scan and save multiple codes in one session • Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹ • Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2× zoom on iPhones with dual cameras) • Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically • Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites • Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters • Custom QR colors — two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code • Share any barcode • Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text² • Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner Code Reader Pro Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools — no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock. Pro includes: • Batch scan — read many codes from photos or PDFs at once • Export & import history — back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON) • Custom names — label scans so you can find them quickly • Starred scans — pin important codes and filter your history • Notes — add context to any saved scan • QR codes with logo — embed your brand in generated codes • High‑res & PDF export — share sharp QR images and PDFs • Link safety warnings — alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen. ¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities). ² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/

Screenshots

Sleek QR Code Reader4 screens
Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Code Reader at free with in-app purchases against Sleek QR Code Reader's subscription. Code Reader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). Sleek QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Sleek QR Code Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Sleek QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 64% of Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sleek QR Code Reader ships an update every 3 months, Code Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sleek QR Code Reader versus Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSleek QR Code ReaderCode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperStarkode Limited CompanyDaniel ILLESCAS ROMERO

Customer experience

Sleek QR Code Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Code Reader

All ratings224 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sleek QR Code Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Code Reader

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App not working after MacOS update
  • Cannot get permissions to save
  • QR codes not readable by Mac camera
  • App crashes QREncoder
  • Sequence of letters then stops
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  • Camera doesn't focus on QR code
  • No 'Take picture' or red button
  • Account closed for misuse (reported scam)
  • Error scanning WiFi QR codes
  • Contact access without privacy section
  • Inaccurate barcode numbers
  • Cannot scan from files/photos
  • Donation button error
  • Errors when scanning
  • Cannot open scanned content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add date & time to QR history
  • Option to select camera
  • Ability to save QR codes
  • Support for SVG files
  • Add logos to QR codes
Show 4 more
  • Choose QR code color
  • Generate QR codes from photos
  • Dynamic QR codes
  • Widget support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sleek QR Code Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Premium + Backup$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
7 purchases

Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Donation 1$0.99
  • Donation 2$1.99
  • Code Reader Pro Lifetime$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Donation 5$4.99
  • Donation 10$8.99

Questions

Is Sleek QR Code Reader free?
Sleek QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Reader free?
Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sleek QR Code Reader or Code Reader?
Code Reader is rated higher. Sleek QR Code Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Code Reader averages 4.6 from 243 ratings.
Do Sleek QR Code Reader or Code Reader have ads?
Neither Sleek QR Code Reader nor Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sleek QR Code Reader or Code Reader?
Sleek QR Code Reader ships an update every 3 months, and Code Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sleek QR Code Reader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Code Reader on October 3, 2026.

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