QR Code Reader ®
What is QR Code Reader ®?
QR Code Reader is an iOS utility app for scanning QR codes, barcodes and documents. It also offers AI security analysis of QR code content, custom QR code creation with colors and styles, and folders for storing scan history. It is free to download.
Pricing. QR Code Reader ® is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking a QR code's contents before opening the link
- Creating QR codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, or social media links
- Scanning product barcodes and saving documents as files
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Why this app is in A tier
QR Code Reader ® scores 85 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 85, App Store search rank 92, update recency 82. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
QR Scanner & Barcode Scanner - Fast, powerful, and secure all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. Scan, analyze, create, and store everything in one place - with built-in AI security and smart tools. Scan Everything • Scan QR codes instantly • Scan all types of barcodes • Product scanner with database of 500,000+ items • Scan documents and save them as files AI Security Analysis - Stay safe before opening any QR code. Powered by ChatGPT integration. • Detect what’s inside a QR code before opening • Analyze links for potential risks • Highlight unsafe or suspicious content • AI-powered summaries and explanations • Translate content from QR codes instantly Create Custom QR Codes - Generate QR codes for anything you need: • Links, websites, and text • Wi-Fi access • Contacts, phone numbers, email, SMS • App Store links • Social media (Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest) • Payment links (PayPal, Stripe) • Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) • Business cards and more Customize your QR codes with colors and styles. Smart Storage & Organization • Save all scans securely • Organize with folders • View scan histo
Compare in Barcode Scanning
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | B |
| Score | 85 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 82 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.4 ★ |
| Ratings | 14.1K | 3.0K | 2.6K |
| Last update | 170d ago | 35d ago | 19d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about QR Code Reader ®
Does the app cost money?
It is free to download. It lists no in-app purchases, so no additional purchases are stated.
What does the AI security analysis do?
It detects what is inside a QR code before opening, analyzes links for potential risks, highlights unsafe or suspicious content, and provides AI-powered summaries. It states the feature is powered by ChatGPT integration.
How is my data handled?
The listing says scans can be saved securely, protected with Face ID or Touch ID, backed up to iCloud, and that data stays private and encrypted. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links are provided.
Is QR Code Reader ® free?
QR Code Reader ® is free to download.
What is QR Code Reader ® good for?
QR Code Reader ® is built for checking a QR code's contents before opening the link, creating QR codes for wi-fi, contacts, or social media links, scanning product barcodes and saving documents as files. It sits in the barcode scanning list on AppTierList.
Is QR Code Reader ® worth it?
QR Code Reader ® is A tier, ranked #13 of 28 barcode scanning apps with a score of 85 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 14,145 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 12 apps rank above it.
How does QR Code Reader ® compare to QR Code Reader+Generator Pro?
QR Code Reader ® is A tier at 85; QR Code Reader+Generator Pro is A tier at 85. They score the same. QR Code Reader ® is free to download, QR Code Reader+Generator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is QR Code Reader ® updated?
QR Code Reader ® was last updated on 2026-05-03, 170 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Barcode Scanning
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 85 / 100
- Rank in list
- #13 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 14,145
- Current version
- (170 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Checking a QR code's contents before opening the link, Creating QR codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, or social media links, Scanning product barcodes and saving documents as files
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Size
- 64 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 33
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed