QR Reader for iPhone review
An iOS scanner that pairs QR and barcode scans with document and product tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
QR Reader for iPhone is a mobile scanning app from TapMedia Ltd for iPhone and iPad users who need more than a camera-based code reader. It scans QR codes and barcodes with the device camera or from the Photos app, and adds product lookup, document scanning, and QR and barcode creation. The combination suits solo users and small businesses that want code and document workflows in one iOS app; someone seeking only a basic scanner may find its broader toolset unnecessary.
The app’s standout breadth is its mix of code scanning with document-to-PDF workflows. It can search for products by scanning barcodes, create and share QR codes and barcodes, preview links before opening them, and export scan history to CSV. These features make it relevant when scans need to feed into product research, sharing, or record keeping rather than simply opening a link. Its scope remains focused on mobile scanning, and the listed platform is iOS.
The app is free to download, and TapMedia’s support page says it does not expire; the App Store listing also shows optional in-app purchases. Published purchase options include QR Reader PRO as a one-time in-app purchase, plus Database Scanner and TapMedia PRO subscriptions. The App Store lists a three-day free trial for subscription products, but that does not establish a trial for the one-time purchase. Choose this app if an iPhone workflow benefits from document scanning, product lookup, and scan-history export alongside code reading. A user who needs another platform or only straightforward QR scanning may prefer a narrower alternative.
QR Reader for iPhone pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans QR codes and barcodes with the camera or from Photos
- Turns scanned documents into PDFs and supports product lookup
- Previews links and exports scan history to CSV
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- Its scanning and document tools may be more than code-only users need
- Subscription offerings sit alongside a separate one-time purchase
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