QR Code Reader vs QuickLink
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
QuickLink
This app allows users to quickly scan and create QR codes. It supports various information types for both scanning and custom generation, offering a convenient and efficient way to handle QR codes with a focus on security.
- Fast QR code scanning
- QR code creation with custom data
- Supports URL, text, phone, SMS, email
- One-click QR code generation
- Secure data handling
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Quick Link is a comprehensive product that combines the functions of scanning and creating QR codes, aiming to provide users with a convenient and efficient QR code experience. QR Code Scanning Fast Recognition: Quick Link uses advanced image recognition technology to quickly and accurately scan and recognize the information in the QR code. Multi-functional support: It supports scanning QR codes containing URL, text, phone number, SMS, email address and other information to meet the diversified needs of users. QR Code Creation Flexible editing: Users can customize the QR code with text, URL, contact information, etc. according to their needs. One-click generation: After editing, users can simply click one-click generation to get their own QR code. Efficient and Convenient 1. Quick Link's fast and accurate scanning and creation capability greatly improves users' efficiency in handling QR codes. 2. The simple and easy-to-use interface design makes it easy for users to get started without complicated operations. Multi-functional Integration 1. Integrates scanning and creation functions to meet the needs of users in different scenarios. 2. supports the processing of QR codes of various information types to meet the diversified information interaction needs of users. Secure and Reliable 1. adopts advanced encryption technology to ensure user information security. 2. Strict data protection mechanism ensures that user information will not be leaked or abused.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QuickLink at 3.8 against QR Code Reader's 3.0. QuickLink also leads on ratings volume (245 vs 7). QR Code Reader's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
QuickLink holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickLink has 245 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 9% of QuickLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QuickLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (7 ratings) | 3.8 (245 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TAN TAN | HAPPY SNOWMAN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QuickLink
Bugs and requests
QR Code Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QuickLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- App doesn't work
- App doesn't lead to viewing videos
- App requires payment immediately
- App is not what ads claim it is
Requested features
4 requests- Allow users to watch movies/TV shows
- Provide clear explanation on viewing ads and gaining coins
- Explain payment models (weekly/any time)
- Provide access to full videos after download
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
QuickLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Reader free?
Is QuickLink free?
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or QuickLink?
Do QR Code Reader or QuickLink have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or QuickLink?
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