Simple QR review
A free Android scanner with offline scanning, code creation, and history tools.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 an imported image. The app can also create QR codes from text, URLs, contact cards, phone numbers, messages, email, Wi-Fi, and geolocation. It is a focused mobile tool rather than a cross-platform scanning option.
The scanning and follow-up tools cover more than QR codes. Simple QR supports common barcode formats including UPC/EAN, Code 39/93/128, ITF, Codabar, Aztec, Data Matrix, and PDF417. It keeps scan, creation, and viewing history, with bookmarks and backup/restore. Actions depend on the scanned content: URLs can be opened, contact details can be used to create contacts, and phone numbers can prompt calls or messages. Clipboard, web search, Base64 tools, Android Quick Settings scanning, and sharing content to create QR codes extend its utility without changing its central purpose.
Simple QR is described as offline-capable and as having no ads, backend, or data collection. Its free pricing and open-source status make it a fit for Android users who value those qualities alongside history and broad format support. The trade-off is platform scope: it is an Android mobile app, so it is not a fit for someone who needs an iOS or desktop scanner. It also has no separate paid ad-removal option. Choose it for free Android scanning and creation; consider another product if using Android is not an option.
Simple QR pros and cons
- 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
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