QRQR vs QR Code Reader Z for iPhone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- QR Code Reader
- Barcode Reader
- Create QR Codes
- Login and Data Transfer
- Read History
- Preview Websites
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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.
QR Code Reader Z for iPhone
This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes in 0.1 seconds. It automatically detects codes even when angled, can read from photos, and offers a history function for easy access. Share scanned information directly to popular browsers and messaging apps.
- 0.1-second scan speed
- Automatic diagonal code detection
- Read QR codes from photos
- Scan history
- One-button sharing to browsers and LINE
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◆ ◇ Scan in just 0.1 seconds after application launch! ◇ ◆ It is a QR code & bar code Scanning application sticking to reading speed and useful function. ■ Main features · Automatically distinguish QR code even when it is diagonal · You can also read from photos · Easy access with history function · In addition to Safari, display and LINE share with Chrome is also OK with one button
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader Z for iPhone at 5.0 against QRQR's 2.8. QR Code Reader Z for iPhone also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). QRQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader Z for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QRQR has 8 ratings behind it against 1, 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 92% of QR Code Reader Z for iPhone's.
QRQR ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader Z for iPhone every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | QRQR | QR Code Reader Z for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | 92.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | arara inc. | TEIKOKU DENSHI |
Customer experience
QRQR
QR Code Reader Z for iPhone
In-app purchases
QRQR
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader Z for iPhone
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRQR free?
Is QR Code Reader Z for iPhone free?
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