Head-to-head · QR Code Scanner Apps
QR Code Reader by TeaCapps vs Simple QR
QR Code Reader by TeaCapps leads on 1 check, Simple QR on 0, and 4 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 Simple QR score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for qr code scanner apps; QR Code Reader by TeaCapps sits at #3 and Simple QR at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
QR Code Reader by TeaCapps offers ad-free option; Simple QR doesn't.
QR Code Reader by TeaCapps is the better fit for iOS and Android users needing history and workflows. Simple QR is the better fit for android users wanting a free, open-source scanner.
- QR Code Reader by TeaCapps fits best
iOS and Android users needing history and workflows
- Simple QR fits best
Android users wanting a free, open-source scanner
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Side by side
| Feature | QR Code Reader by TeaCapps 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Simple QR 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in QR Code Scanner Apps | #8 in QR Code Scanner Apps |
| Best for | iOS and Android users needing history and workflows | Android users wanting a free, open-source scanner |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Android |
| Support | ||
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features QR Code Reader by TeaCapps 3/4 · Simple QR 2/4 | ||
| Scan history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline scanning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Flashlight support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Ad-free option | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Codes supported | Both | Both |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | android |
| Our review | ||
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| 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… Read the review → |
Simple QR combines QR and barcode scanning with code creation and record keeping in an Android mobile app. It suits people who want a free, open-source scanner for everyday personal or small-scale use, including scanning from the camera or… Read the review → |
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
Simple QR — where it wins
- Scans camera or imported images, including QR codes and common barcode formats
- Creates QR codes for text, URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
- History, bookmarks, backup/restore, and content-specific actions
Where it doesn't
- Available on Android only
- Mobile deployment may not fit desktop workflows
- No separate paid ad-removal option is documented
- QR Code Reader by TeaCapps7.9/10 · Free plan
A mobile QR and barcode scanner with searchable history and inventory workflows.
Visit TeaCappsFull verdict → - Simple QR7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Android scanner with offline scanning, code creation, and history tools.
Visit Simple QRFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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