# QRCode vs Hear the Light

The clearest difference is rating: Hear the Light at 4.7 against QRCode's 4.0. Hear the Light also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). QRCode's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hear the Light holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QRCode's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hear the Light's.

## The numbers

| Metric | QRCode | Hear the Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcode-the-delightful-reader/id948489462/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-the-light/id6775528809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin McMurrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/541445672) | [Stelios Platsis](https://appshunter.io/developer/667955338) |

## What reviewers say

### QRCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrcode-the-delightful-reader/id948489462)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hear the Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-the-light/id6775528809)

This app transforms light into sound, enabling users to "hear" brightness and locate light sources. It's designed for individuals with vision loss, offering features like color recognition and vibration feedback.

**Highlights:** Light to sound conversion, Detects small indicator lights, Fast response time, Vibration feedback, Color recognition, Adjustable sensitivity, VoiceOver accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QRCode free?

QRCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hear the Light free?

Hear the Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QRCode or Hear the Light?

Hear the Light is rated higher. QRCode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hear the Light averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do QRCode or Hear the Light have ads?

Neither QRCode nor Hear the Light shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*