Comparison

QR Send vs QRCode Reader & Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Send

Easily share any text information offline by generating and scanning QR codes. This utility allows for secure, internet-free data transfer between iOS devices and even Macs with a companion desktop app. It also keeps a history of all your scanned and created codes.

Highlights
  • Offline QR code sharing
  • Create QR codes from any text
  • Scan QR codes quickly
  • Edit scanned text
  • History of created/scanned texts
  • Send long texts via QR code sequence
  • Receive texts from Mac
Read full description

Β«QR SendΒ» is the best App to share information offline using QR codes. It can create QR codes from texts of any length! You can send & receive long texts from other iOS devices. You can also receive texts from your Mac if you download & install Β«QR Send DesktopΒ» from Mac App Store. [ FEATURES ] + Secure sharing of information without Wi-Fi / Internet connection + Creating QR codes from a free text + Easy and quick scanning of QR codes + Editing scanned texts + Viewing a history of all of created or scanned texts + Sending sequence of QR codes with a long text + Receiving texts from your Mac

About

QRCode Reader & Scan

Features
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QR Code Scanner for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes Terms of service: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf Privacy policy: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf

Screenshots

QR Send4 screens
QRCode Reader & Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Send at none against QRCode Reader & Scan's 4. QRCode Reader & Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. QRCode Reader & Scan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QR Send asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Send ships an update every 6 months, QRCode Reader & Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
QR Send versus QRCode Reader & Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR SendQRCode Reader & Scan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better12.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShizuka TORITANIArtep Media Development SRL

In-app purchases

None

QR Send

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QRCode Reader & Scan

One-time4
  • 3-DAY FREE TRIAL$4.99
  • 1 WEEK PLAN$4.99
  • 1 MONTH PLAN$10.99
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  • 1 YEAR PLAN$40.99

Questions

Is QR Send free?
QR Send is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCode Reader & Scan free?
QRCode Reader & Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Send or QRCode Reader & Scan have ads?
Neither QR Send nor QRCode Reader & Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Send or QRCode Reader & Scan?
QR Send ships an update every 6 months, and QRCode Reader & Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Send was updated on October 5, 2026 and QRCode Reader & Scan on October 7, 2026.

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