Comparison

QRCode 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

QRCode

This app offers a quick and easy way to scan QR codes directly from your device. It features a convenient widget for rapid access, allowing you to launch the reader in seconds without needing to open the main application.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Widget for quick launch
  • Delightful user interface
  • Fast reader
Features
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Get rid of your good old fashioned QR code scan app. Say hello to QRCode, the most delightful reader! Add the app widget to launch the reader in a few seconds.

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, including events, Wi-Fi, contacts, and web links. Save and export your codes in different formats for backup and sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Save scanned codes locally
  • Export codes to CSV/text
  • Import saved codes
  • Create codes from address book
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a second, and create QR codes that look like you: colors, logo, frame and 47 content types. No ads, no account. SCAN IN A SECOND • QR codes and every barcode format: EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec… • With the camera, from an image in your photo library or by typing an EAN code • Multi-scan: scan several codes in a row, without duplicates • TikTok, Spotify, Wi-Fi, contact, SEPA transfer links and many more are recognized and open with the right action QR CODES WITH YOUR OWN STYLE • Solid colors or gradients, dot and corner shapes • Your logo in the center, a frame with text and the font of your choice • Ready-made styles in each brand's colors, plus your own saved styles • A scan test checks that your QR code stays readable before you share it • Export as high resolution PNG (up to 4096 px), SVG and print-ready PDF 47 CONTENT TYPES • Website, Wi-Fi, contact, event, SMS, email, phone, location • Social: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, BeReal, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram… • Payments and reviews: SEPA transfer, PayPal, Google reviews • Music and meetings: Spotify, Zoom, Teams, Google Maps, app links… PRODUCT DETAILS • Scan a food product to see its Nutri-Score, NOVA group, additives and ingredients (Open Food Facts data) HISTORY AND FAVORITES • All your scans and creations, with search, filters and grouping by day • Export and import your history as CSV YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Your history is stored only on your device. No ads, no tracking, no account to create. Dark mode included. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION The app is free to download and open. Viewing scan results and creating QR codes require a Premium subscription, yearly or weekly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the trial. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://glilab.io/attestation_policies_v2.html#en-terms Privacy Policy: https://glilab.io/attestation_policies_v2.html#en-privacy

Screenshots

QRCode2 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 5.0 against QRCode's 4.0. QR Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). QRCode's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). 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

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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QRCode's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QRCode versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCodeQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBenjamin McMurrichJeremy Roustang

Customer experience

QRCode

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

QR Code Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QRCode

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCode free?
QRCode 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, QRCode or QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. QRCode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QRCode or QR Code Reader have ads?
Neither QRCode nor QR Code Reader shows ads.

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