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Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps

QR Code Reader by TeaCapps vs Qrafter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
QR Code Reader by TeaCapps #3 in QR Code Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit TeaCapps
Qrafter #7 in QR Code Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Qrafter

QR Code Reader by TeaCapps leads on 0 checks, Qrafter on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresQR Code Reader by TeaCapps · 3 of 4

QR Code Reader by TeaCapps and Qrafter score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for qr code scanner apps; QR Code Reader by TeaCapps sits at #3 and Qrafter at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

QR Code Reader by TeaCapps is the better fit for iOS and Android users needing history and workflows. Qrafter is the better fit for apple users needing offline and inventory scanning.

  • QR Code Reader by TeaCapps fits best

    iOS and Android users needing history and workflows

  • Qrafter fits best

    Apple users needing offline and inventory scanning

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Side by side

Feature QR Code Reader by TeaCapps 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Qrafter 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in QR Code Scanner Apps #7 in QR Code Scanner Apps
Best for iOS and Android users needing history and workflows Apple users needing offline and inventory scanning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Mobile, Desktop
Platforms iOS, Android iOS, macOS
Support Email Email
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features QR Code Reader by TeaCapps 3/4 · Qrafter 2/4
Scan history ✓ ✓
Offline scanning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Flashlight support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Ad-free option ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Codes supported Both Both
Platforms iOS, Android ios, macos
Our review
Pros
  • Scans QR codes and formats including EAN, UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec
  • Searches and exports scan history as CSV, with image scanning and annotations
  • Includes business scanner mode and inventory workflows on iOS and Android
  • Reads QR and several other code formats, including codes in photos
  • Works offline and protects searchable scan history with Face ID or Touch ID
  • Batch inventory scanning can send data to a custom API endpoint
Cons
  • Some features may require an in-app purchase
  • Focused on mobile rather than desktop scanning workflows
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Limited to iOS and macOS, with the Mac version running as an iPad app
  • Inventory workflows depend on configuring a custom API endpoint
  • Paid in-app purchase prices are shown without billing periods
Our verdict

QR Code Reader by TeaCapps is a mobile app for scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, aimed at iOS and Android users who want more than a one-off camera scan. It reads formats including EAN, UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec, and…

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Qrafter combines a QR code and barcode scanner with code creation and history management for Apple users. It supports QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, and other barcode formats, and can scan codes from photos or handle multiple…

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  1. QR Code Reader by TeaCappsQR Code Scanner Apps 7.9Free plan
  2. QrafterQR Code Scanner Apps 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QR Code Reader by TeaCapps — where it wins

    • Scans QR codes and formats including EAN, UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec
    • Searches and exports scan history as CSV, with image scanning and annotations
    • Includes business scanner mode and inventory workflows on iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Some features may require an in-app purchase
    • Focused on mobile rather than desktop scanning workflows
    • Email is the listed support channel

  • Qrafter — where it wins

    • Reads QR and several other code formats, including codes in photos
    • Works offline and protects searchable scan history with Face ID or Touch ID
    • Batch inventory scanning can send data to a custom API endpoint

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to iOS and macOS, with the Mac version running as an iPad app
    • Inventory workflows depend on configuring a custom API endpoint
    • Paid in-app purchase prices are shown without billing periods
  • QR Code Reader by TeaCapps7.9/10 · Free plan

    A mobile QR and barcode scanner with searchable history and inventory workflows.

    Visit TeaCappsFull verdict →
  • Qrafter7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused Apple scanner with offline use, protected history, and batch inventory tools.

    Visit QrafterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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