QR Code Reader vs Spell VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
This application quickly scans QR codes with a single tap. It supports scanning web URLs, social network codes, codes within existing images, and codes in low-light conditions with a flashlight. It is entirely free and designed for ease of use.
- Scan web URLs
- Scan social network QR codes
- Scan QR codes from pictures
- Scan QR codes with flashlight
- One-click scanning
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World's simplest QR Code Reader and Scanner. 100% FREE and simplest to use with one single click. Simple open the app, tap the QR Code and you are ready to go. Features: -- Scan web url -- Scan QR Code in social network -- Scan QR Code on existing pictures -- Scan QR Code with flashlight on
Spell VPN
This app offers a premium VPN service for secure and private internet browsing. It protects your personal data and browsing history from hackers, ensuring you remain anonymous and untraceable online with unlimited time, data, and bandwidth.
- Secure browsing
- Privacy protection
- Anonymous and untraceable
- Unlimited time, data, bandwidth
- One-touch connection
- Fast server access
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Spell VPN provides premium VPN service to ensure your safety. Use our VPN app to secure your browsing and you will be anonymous and untraceable. Unlimited time, unlimited data, unlimited bandwidth. What can you get from us? - Ease of use: The use process is completely convenient, and the connection can be easily completed with just one touch. - Your privacy protection is our top priority: When you use our app, your passwords, personal data and web browsing history are safe from hackers without tracking your activity. - Fast access: No matter where you are, you can use the fastest VPN app. Your connection will be significantly faster as we connect you to the best server closest to you. Using a VPN has never been easier! Just follow the steps below to use Spell VPN: - Find us by searching/downloading Spell VPN from the App Store - Launch Spell VPN and choose any location from our many servers; - Press "Connect" to access VPN service using Spell VPN. Subscription Terms Subscription Plans: - Weekly VIP: Renews weekly - Monthly VIP: Renews monthly - Payment: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Automatic Renewal: - Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of the current period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in the App Store settings. Managing Subscriptions: - To manage your subscriptions or cancel them, go to Settings -> [Your Name] -> Subscriptions. Help and support: We provide you with the best support at any time. If you encounter any problems, please contact us, we will help you in a short time. Privacy Policy: https://cheu.xcespell.com/privacyPolicy.html Help document: https://cheu.xcespell.com/help.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell VPN at 94% against QR Code Reader's 50%. Spell VPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (111 vs 7). QR Code Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Spell VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spell VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spell VPN has 111 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 94% of Spell VPN's.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Spell VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | Spell VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (111 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 111 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAN TAN | GOOD STUDY NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
Spell VPN
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Spell VPN
- Weekly subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$12.991 Month
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