Comparison

QRQR vs Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

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

Head to head
About

QRQR

This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.

Highlights
  • QR Code Reader
  • Barcode Reader
  • Create QR Codes
  • Login and Data Transfer
  • Read History
  • Preview Websites
Features
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.

About

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

Easily read and generate QR codes with this straightforward application. It allows for quick scanning of existing codes and the creation of new ones from text or URLs. All scanned and generated codes are conveniently stored in a history for later access.

Highlights
  • QR code reading
  • QR code generation
  • History management
  • Save and share generated codes
  • Immediate scanning upon launch
Features
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"QR code reader" is a very easy to read and generate the QR code. --Feature-- 1:Reading of the QR code 2:Generation of the QR code 3:Management of the history 1:Reading of the QR code You can immediately start reading after the application launch. Just reflect a QR code that you want to read on the screen, reading is complete. 2:Generation of the QR code You can create a QR code If you type your favorite characters and URL. you can save it with the text and share friends, family. 3:Management of the history Data generated and read data will look back.You can also easily removed when no longer needed. If the camera does not start, please set the following. [Setting]->[Privacy]->[Camera] It wants to turn ON the setting of the QR code. coding:アプリ開発マン

Screenshots

QRQR3 screens
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code at 4.4 against QRQR's 2.8. Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 56%) and ratings volume (2K vs 8). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code has 2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of QRQR's written reviews are positive against 83% of Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRQR ships an update every 2 months, Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRQR versus Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRQRFree QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)4.4 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings82K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.87.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerarara inc.NAKAYUBI CORPORATION

Customer experience

QRQR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.0%

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

All ratings2,006 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.1%

Bugs and requests

QRQR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Trouble scanning certain QR codes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save or export scanned QR codes
  • Ability to scan multiple QR codes in succession
  • Customizable settings or preferences

In-app purchases

None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

None

Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code free?
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QRQR or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code?
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code is rated higher. QRQR averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.
Do QRQR or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code have ads?
Neither QRQR nor Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRQR or Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code?
QRQR ships an update every 2 months, and Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code every 5 weeks. Most recently, QRQR was updated on October 16, 2026 and Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code on October 13, 2026.

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