ScanCode vs QR Code Reader
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 Code Reader
Easily scan QR codes directly from your camera or photo library. Save, share, and open links instantly. This app automatically manages your scan history for quick access.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from camera roll
- Share scan results
- Save scan history
- Open links directly
- Manage scan history
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The Most User-Friendly Free QR Code Reader! A powerful iOS app designed for seamless QR code scanning and management. Key Features: - Direct QR code scanning from the camera: Simply open the app and point the camera at the QR code to read it instantly. - Scan QR codes from the camera roll: You can select and scan QR codes from your photo library, making it easy to retrieve information from screenshots or saved pictures. - Share and save scan results: Instantly share the scanned information or save it to the clipboard for later use. - Open links immediately: If the scan result is a website link, you can open the browser directly within the app. - Automatic saving and management of scan history: Scan results are automatically saved as history, allowing you to easily reference them at any time. Unwanted history can also be deleted at any time. Simplifies QR code scanning and management more than ever before. Use it as your partner to make your life more convenient. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader at none against ScanCode's shown. QR Code Reader also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ScanCode's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanCode has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ScanCode ships an update every 8 months, QR Code Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanCode | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EIICHI KOMINE | Ayahito Nakamura |
Customer experience
ScanCode
QR Code Reader
In-app purchases
ScanCode
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ScanCode free?
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