Comparison

QRQR vs QR Code 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 Reader

Easily scan QR codes directly from your camera or photo library. Save, share, and open links instantly. This app automatically manages your scan history for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan from camera
  • Scan from camera roll
  • Share scan results
  • Save scan history
  • Open links directly
  • Manage scan history
Features
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The Most User-Friendly Free QR Code Reader! A powerful iOS app designed for seamless QR code scanning and management. Key Features: - Direct QR code scanning from the camera: Simply open the app and point the camera at the QR code to read it instantly. - Scan QR codes from the camera roll: You can select and scan QR codes from your photo library, making it easy to retrieve information from screenshots or saved pictures. - Share and save scan results: Instantly share the scanned information or save it to the clipboard for later use. - Open links immediately: If the scan result is a website link, you can open the browser directly within the app. - Automatic saving and management of scan history: Scan results are automatically saved as history, allowing you to easily reference them at any time. Unwanted history can also be deleted at any time. Simplifies QR code scanning and management more than ever before. Use it as your partner to make your life more convenient. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

QRQR3 screens
QR Code Reader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 5.0 against QRQR's 2.8. QR Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.8). On price, ratings volume, 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

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRQR ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRQR versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRQRQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.813.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerarara inc.Ayahito Nakamura

Customer experience

QRQR

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

QR Code Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QRQR or QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. QRQR averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QRQR or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither QRQR nor QR Code Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRQR or QR Code Reader?
QRQR ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader every 4 days. Most recently, QRQR was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 21, 2026.

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