Comparison

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs QR Code

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

Head to head

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Barcode/QR Code Reader Master

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.7140K ratingsView app →

QR Code

Barcode Scanner & Maker App

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.513K ratingsView app →

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

Read full description

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

Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your phone's camera. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes like opening URLs, accessing Wi-Fi, or sharing contact information. Personalize your generated codes with colors and social media icons.

Highlights

Scan QR codes and barcodes
Generate custom QR codes
Create Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone QRs
Customize QR code design
Scan from media library
Share and print QR codes

Features

Read full description

Easily scan any QR code or barcode — 100% FREE. The app is extremely easy to use. Just use your phone's camera to scan and recognize the information of QR code or barcode. Create and share custom QRs to open URLs, access Wi-Fi, view data, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, location and more. ◉ FREE FEATURES: SCAN ANYTHING Fastest and easiest way to scan any QR or barcode. User-friendly design and app navigation system. Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or media library. CREATE YOUR CODES Create new personalized QRs for Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, and more. ◉ PRO FEATURES: CUSTOMIZE YOUR CODES Choose your QR’s design: color, borders, social icons, share, print. Create more types of QRs that can be used for Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Spotify, Viber, Twitter, WhatsApp, Paypal and more. For app support please contact us at: codescann@ebash.pw Terms of use: https://scann.codes/terms.html Privacy policy: https://scann.codes/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://scann.codes/terms-of-subscription.html Download QR Code Reader Now and turn your mobile device into a portable scanner!

Screenshots

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens

QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at 80% against QR Code's 33%. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (140K vs 13K). QR Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and QR Code sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 13K, 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 33% of QR Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App	QR Code
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.7 (140K ratings) — better	4.5 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews	80.1% of reviews — better	32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings	140K — better	13K
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 9 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	58 MB	204 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	MixerBox Inc.	Ruslan Kucheriavyi

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

All ratings12,700 ratings

Positive88.6%

Neutral4.4%

Negative7.0%

Written reviews125 reviews

Positive32.8%

Neutral2.4%

Negative64.8%

User reviews

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

From 140K App Store ratings

What we love

🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
👍 Easy to use
🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
👍 Helpful for finding product info
👍 Works well with self-generated codes

Room to improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

QR Code

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Quick and efficient
💡 Useful QR code features
🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
💰 Expensive premium version
📢 Intrusive ads and upsells
🔒 Lack of transparency around subscriptions

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

Reported bugs

4 issues

Login/registration issues
QR code scanning not working as expected
Compatibility problems with older devices
Unexpected charges and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests

Ability to cancel subscriptions easily
More affordable pricing options
Improved stability and reliability
Better customer support channels

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

7 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions6

Weekly Discount Premium access7 Days trial$2.997 Days
weekly premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days

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Monthly premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
Year premium access$29.991 Year
Year premium access$39.991 Year

One-time1

Lifetime Premium Access$49.99

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 free?

QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code?

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while QR Code averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

Do QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code have ads?

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; QR Code does not.

Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or QR Code?

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code on September 23, 2026.