Comparison

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App vs FreeScan

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

This utility app quickly scans all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes. It allows for the generation of personalized QR codes using AI and provides access to product details on major online retailers. The app supports scanning in low light conditions and saves your scan history.

Highlights
  • Scans all standard 1D and 2D code types
  • Generates personalized QR codes with AI
  • Scans and views product details online
  • Rapid scanning and low-light support
  • Scan history saved
  • Internet not required for scanning
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

FreeScan

Quickly scan various QR and barcode formats without ads or subscriptions. Import codes from photos, use a flashlight, and zoom for clarity. Get smart results with previews and direct actions, or create your own QR codes. All data stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Import from photos
  • Flashlight and zoom support
  • Smart results with previews
  • Batch scan and export
  • Create QR codes
  • Private by design
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds—without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or tracking. FAST, FLEXIBLE SCANNING • Scan live with your camera • Import codes from Photos or the Share Sheet • Use the flashlight in low light • Pinch or use the slider to zoom • Switch between continuous autofocus and manual focus for difficult labels QR CODES, BARCODES, AND MORE Read QR and Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and additional formats supported by your device. SMART RESULTS FreeScan recognizes common content and gives you useful next steps: • Preview links and review safety warnings before opening them • Copy Wi-Fi details and passwords • Compose emails, call phone numbers, or open Messages • Open coordinates in Maps • Read contact cards and calendar events • Inspect ISBN, product, and GS1 barcode details • Copy or share the original scan data BATCH SCAN AND EXPORT Collect multiple unique codes in one session. Save scans to local history, revisit previous results, and export history or batch results as CSV, JSON, or plain text. CREATE QR CODES Create a QR code from text or a URL directly on your device, then share it as an image. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera frames, selected photos, and scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share a result or open an external action. FreeScan does not collect personal information, scan data, analytics, or advertising identifiers. EVERY SCANNER FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no ads, accounts, subscriptions, or locked scanner tools. Optional tips support continued development and do not unlock features.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens
FreeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FreeScan at none against QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's shown. FreeScan also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's advantage is ratings volume (140K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FreeScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FreeScan 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 2, 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 100% of FreeScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, FreeScan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App versus FreeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader/QR Scanner AppFreeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (140K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMixerBox Inc.Fare Brothers

Customer experience

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

All ratings140,238 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews548 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.3%

FreeScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

FreeScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Subscriptions9
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$15.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
4 purchases

FreeScan

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Generous Tip$19.99

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 FreeScan free?
FreeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or FreeScan?
FreeScan is rated higher. QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while FreeScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or FreeScan have ads?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; FreeScan does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App or FreeScan?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App ships an update every 2 weeks, and FreeScan every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App was updated on November 5, 2026 and FreeScan on October 31, 2026.

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