Comparison

Email 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

Email

This email client offers a fast, secure, and organized inbox experience. It allows management of unlimited accounts, one-tap unsubscribes, and advanced features like package tracking. Prioritizes user privacy with data stored directly on the device.

Highlights
  • Unified inbox for unlimited accounts
  • One-tap unsubscribe from senders
  • Sender blocking
  • Touch and Face ID protection
  • Customizable swipe actions and templates
  • Focused Inbox option
  • Package, bill, and travel alerts
Features
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"The way to go if you own an iPhone" -Business Insider "Unsubscribe with just a tap!" -TechCrunch "Faster than Gmail, faster than Outlook" -Walt Mossberg @The Verge "Well designed" - New York Times “All essential features of every other mail app, clear and easy to use interface, free and very transparent about how it handles your data and how it stays free. I cannot really find anything to complain.” - msaiddi (Edison Mail user) Edison Mail is the #1 independent email app on the App Store (4.5 rating) for a reason. Reduce email volume and eliminate inbox distractions. Research shows that over checking email wastes as much as 21 minutes per day. Take time back with the best app to manage and clean your inbox. Edison Mail fetches email faster than other mail apps (we have the speed tests to prove it) and simplifies searching for important information like subscriptions, travel plans, bills, packages, and more. Manage everything in one place. Edison Mail allows you to connect an unlimited number of email accounts and offers a unified inbox that keeps all of your inboxes in one view. We support all the major providers — Outlook, Yahoo, Hotmail, iCloud, Office/ Outlook 365, Exchange, AOL, Gmail, and IMAP* mail accounts on both iPhone and iPad. From the Pioneers of One-Tap Unsubscribe. Block senders to banish unwanted senders permanently. No targeted ads or invasive tracking pixels are allowed into your inbox. Protect your email with Touch and Face ID. Secure your inbox even further from the dangers of email phishing scams with Edison Mail+. Mail, the way it should be. Yours. Customize Edison Mail to fit your inbox needs. Change swipe actions, create custom templates, change the color settings, enable or disable Focused Inbox, and more. Life just got easier. Download Edison Mail today. It just works. – *Support for Exchange 2010 Service Pack 2 and above. **Please note select assistant features (i.e. bill and receipts, entertainment, travel, and package alerts) are currently limited to US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India only. Privacy By Design is Our Promise to Our Users All emails are fetched from your phone and stored on your device directly. We access new email subject headers (deleted thereafter), required to send notifications of an email arrival. Only commercial emails (example: receipts, Travel, Package Delivery) are stored to deliver Edison Mail Assistant features built into the Email app and Edison Trends. Personal information like your name or email address is NEVER shared. If you’d prefer to opt-out of participating in our anonymized research, you can do so in the settings menu. Edison Mail+ An auto-renewable premium subscription that offers more advanced email experience, particularly in the areas of contact management and security, for 14.99 USD / Month or 99.99 USD / Year. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period.

About

QR Code Reader

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with a high-performance reader that launches immediately. Generate custom QR codes for various data types and save scan history locally. Supports front camera and flashlight for convenience.

Highlights
  • Instant scan on launch
  • Scan from photos
  • QR code generator
  • Automatic history save
  • Front camera support
  • Flashlight toggle
Features
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QR Code Reader — Scan, Create, and Save. This is a simple and high-performance QR code reader designed to launch and scan in an instant. The camera activates the moment you tap the icon, recognizing QR codes and most barcodes immediately. This app comes with no account registration, no subscription, and no sign-up required. Scan results are stored only on your device — never uploaded to our servers. Features ---------------- ■ Instant Scan on Launch The camera activates the moment you open the app. High-speed recognition means you'll never miss a code again. ■ Scan from Photos Pick a QR code image from your gallery and we'll read it instantly. Perfect for screenshots of tickets, invitations, and promo codes. ■ Front Camera Support Switch between front and rear cameras with one tap. Useful for scanning codes shown on your own screen. ■ Flashlight Support Built-in flashlight toggle for dim restaurants, evening events, or any low-light environment. ■ QR Code Generator Create your own QR codes in multiple formats — URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, plain text, contact cards, and more. Customize and share in seconds. ■ History & Auto-Save Every scan is saved automatically so you can revisit results later. No more rescanning the same code twice. ■ Dark Mode Support Automatically adapts to your system appearance. Easy on the eyes when scanning codes at night or in dim environments. Recommended for ---------------- ■ Anyone who finds existing QR apps too slow ■ People who scan menus, tickets, or Wi-Fi codes daily ■ Users who don't want to sign up just to scan a code ■ Small business owners creating QR codes for promotions --- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.

Screenshots

Email4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Reader at none against Email's 10. QR Code Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Email's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (79K vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Email sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Email has 79K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Email ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Email versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmailQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (79K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdison Software Inc.Kouichi Yamaguchi

Customer experience

Email

All ratings78,892 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews2,179 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative24.8%

QR Code Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Email

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Emails disappearing from the Outbox
  • Incorrect unread email badge counts
  • Emails not loading or displaying properly
  • Account settings randomly resetting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable snooze and scheduling options
  • Integration with calendar and reminders
  • Ability to move emails between accounts
  • More granular control over folder management

QR Code Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Email

Subscriptions10
  • Edison Mail+1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Edison Mail+1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Edison Mail+1 Month trial$66.991 Year
  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$66.991 Year
  • Edison Mail+1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Edison Mail+7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Email free?
Email is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Email or QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. Email averages 4.5 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Email or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; Email does not.
Which is updated more often, Email or QR Code Reader?
Email ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Email was updated on November 9, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 31, 2026.

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