Comparison

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs QR Code Reader Basic

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/QR Scanner App

Scan all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes quickly and easily. Generate custom QR codes with AI and view product details directly from scans. Works offline and in low light conditions, with scan history saved for convenience.

Highlights
  • Scans all standard 1D and 2D codes
  • Generates personalized QR codes with AI
  • Scans and views product details online
  • Rapid scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Flashlight support for dark environments
  • Scan history saved
Features
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Code Reader Basic

Quickly scan QR codes with this straightforward utility. It's designed for ease of use, requiring only a few steps to read any code. Access your scan history to revisit previously read information.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code scanning
  • Accurate code reading
  • Simple startup process
  • History function
  • Compatible with latest OS
Features
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QR Code Reader Basic is a free QR code reading application compatible with the latest OS. 【How to use】 (1) Start up (2) Hold over QR code Only this! It loads very easily and accurately. Since history function is attached, you can check what you read once and again. Please scan anything on the PC at home, at the shop, at home PC!

Screenshots

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens
QR Code Reader Basic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Reader Basic at none against QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's 49. QR Code Reader Basic also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (140K vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. QR Code Reader Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader Basic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's written reviews are positive against 88% of QR Code Reader Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader Basic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App versus QR Code Reader Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader/QR Scanner AppQR Code Reader Basic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (140K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMixerBox Inc.Imple, Inc.

Customer experience

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

All ratings140,158 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.3%

QR Code Reader Basic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scanning performance
  • Incorrect product information displayed
  • Subscription issues/inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
  • Improved history/search functionality
  • More compatibility with obscure/custom codes

QR Code Reader Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

32 purchases

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Subscriptions31
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.297 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
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  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$13.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$14.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial3 variants$15.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$18.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$20.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$21.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$23.491 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$23.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$17.99
None

QR Code Reader Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader Basic free?
QR Code Reader Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code Reader Basic?
QR Code Reader Basic is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while QR Code Reader Basic averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code Reader Basic have ads?
Both QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App and QR Code Reader Basic show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code Reader Basic?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader Basic every 3 months. Most recently, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Code Reader Basic on September 23, 2026.

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