Comparison

QRQR vs QR Code Maker & Reader

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

QR Code Maker & Reader

Easily create and read QR codes for various purposes, including websites, text, contact information, and Wi-Fi access. Offers design customization and export options for premium users. Also allows for reading QR codes from images.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, email, phone, SMS, and maps
  • Generate QR codes from web pages via share sheet
  • Verify QR code readability
  • Customize QR code colors, shapes, and add logos/text
  • Export QR codes for printing (PDF, large images)
  • Generate Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Read QR codes from camera, photos, and screenshots
Features
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Make QR codes in seconds. Enter a website URL or some text and tap Create. Big text and big buttons make it easy for everyone. QR CODES YOU CAN MAKE (FREE) - Website (URL) - Text / memo - Contact card (scan to add to contacts) - Email (with address and subject) - Phone - SMS - Map / place SEND A PAGE FROM YOUR PHONE TO YOUR COMPUTER Tap Share in Safari and choose "Make QR" to create a QR code for the page you're viewing. Scan it on your computer or another phone to open the same page. CHECKS THAT IT SCANS The app checks each QR code and tells you if it scans correctly. CREATOR PREMIUM (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION) - Design with colors, shapes, logos and text: use your brand colors, put a logo in the middle, add text like "See our menu" below - Print, PDF and large images for flyers and posters - Sign cards like "Free Wi-Fi" or "Visit our website" in A4, A5 or postcard size - Wi-Fi QR codes: guests connect just by scanning - Scan and create history - No ads SCAN QR CODES TOO Scan with the camera to open websites or copy text. You can also scan QR codes in saved photos and screenshots. GREAT FOR - Shops and events sharing menus or websites - Sharing Wi-Fi with guests - Business cards and flyers - Opening a phone page on your computer - Anyone who wants big, simple controls QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

QRQR3 screens
QR Code Maker & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Maker & Reader at 100% against QRQR's 56%. QRQR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRQR versus QR Code Maker & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRQRQR Code Maker & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.815.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerarara inc.Noboru Kato

Customer experience

QRQR

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

QR Code Maker & Reader

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Maker & Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Maker & Reader free?
QR Code Maker & Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRQR or QR Code Maker & Reader have ads?
QR Code Maker & Reader shows ads; QRQR does not.
Which is updated more often, QRQR or QR Code Maker & Reader?
QRQR ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Maker & Reader every 2 months. Most recently, QRQR was updated on November 13, 2026 and QR Code Maker & Reader on November 14, 2026.

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