# QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs DOTS

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App at Free against DOTS's $1.99. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App also leads on ratings volume (140K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). DOTS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 49) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download; DOTS costs $1.99 up front. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DOTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

DOTS 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App | DOTS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerqr-scanner-app/id903799541/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-year-progress/id6774044837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 58 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MixerBox Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/527117842) | [Jonathan Rallison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524546473) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerqr-scanner-app/id903799541)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (32)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $12.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $13.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $23.49 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $23.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $119.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### DOTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-year-progress/id6774044837)

This minimalist widget visually tracks the progress of your day, week, month, and year. It serves as a daily reminder to make the most of your time, offering customization options for colors and custom dates.

**Highlights:** Track day, week, month, and year progress, Customizable colors for dots and background, Add custom dates for specific goals, Minimalist home screen widget design, Designed for reflection on time usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 DOTS free?

DOTS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

DOTS is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while DOTS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*