ScanCode vs QR Reader NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanCode
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information like URLs, emails, and phone numbers. Search for products directly on Amazon and Google using barcode scans. All scanned codes are conveniently saved in your history.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Product search on Amazon/Google
- Scan history saved
- URL, email, phone number classification
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This app can scan QRcode & Barcode easily. 【 QR Code 】 URL, e-mail address and the telephone number are classified, and displayed 【 Barcode 】 You can search for goods by Amazon and Google. 【 URL Scheme 】 jp.apptime.scancode:// Scanned codes are saved in history.
QR Reader NEXT
Quickly scan QR codes by simply pointing your camera. Access websites, save scan history, and scan from images in your photo library. Features a built-in light for dark environments.
- Simple camera scanning
- Scan from photo library
- Scan history saved
- Built-in light for dark
- Supports QR and Micro QR codes
- Actions for scanned data
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Hold it up. Scan it. Open it. QR Reader NEXT makes scanning QR codes quick and easy. Simply point your camera at a QR code to view its contents and access websites in just a few taps. You can also scan QR codes from images saved in your photo library. Scanned results are saved to your history, so you can easily find them again whenever you need them. Make everyday QR code scanning simpler with QR Reader NEXT. Download it today and give it a try! 【Key Features】 ◆ Simple scanning—just point your camera at a QR code ◆ Reads QR codes even when viewed at an angle ◆ Scans QR codes from images in your photo library ◆ Detects multiple QR codes at once ◆ Saves scan history for easy access later ◆ Provides actions for URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and more ◆ Built-in light for scanning in dark environments ◆ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad ◆ Supports QR Codes and Micro QR Codes ※Micro QR Codes require iOS 15.4 or later 【System Requirements】 Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanCode at 91% against QR Reader NEXT's 50%. ScanCode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR Reader NEXT's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. QR Reader NEXT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScanCode ships an update every 8 months, QR Reader NEXT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanCode | QR Reader NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EIICHI KOMINE | nanawork |
Customer experience
ScanCode
QR Reader NEXT
In-app purchases
ScanCode
No in-app purchases
QR Reader NEXT
- Remove Ads.$1.99
