Code Reader - QR Scanner6.1 - App Store

A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes - fast and privately.

Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more.

When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts.

You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app - plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹

Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹

Main features

. Scan with the camera - text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more
. Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹
. Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings)
. Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes
. Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi
. Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code
. Scan and save multiple codes in one session
. Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹
. Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2x zoom on iPhones with dual cameras)
. Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically
. Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites
. Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters
. Custom QR colors - two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code
. Share any barcode
. Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text²
. Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner

Code Reader Pro

Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools - no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock.

Pro includes:

. Batch scan - read many codes from photos or PDFs at once
. Export & import history - back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON)
. Custom names - label scans so you can find them quickly
. Starred scans - pin important codes and filter your history
. Notes - add context to any saved scan
. QR codes with logo - embed your brand in generated codes
. High‑res & PDF export - share sharp QR images and PDFs
. Link safety warnings - alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them

Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen.

¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities).
² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image.

- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Privacy Policy:
https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/

Version History A fresh look for version 6.1

This update brings a redesigned interface, a rebuilt Generate screen, and a long list of polish and fixes. Including Code Reader PRO for extra features.

New & improved

- Code Reader PRO: unlock batch scan from photos and PDFs, export and import your scan history, custom names, starred scans, notes, QR codes with logo, high‑res and PDF export, and link safety warnings before you open suspicious URLs.
- Completely redesigned Generate tab with a cleaner layout, SF Symbol icons, and glass-style controls
- Refreshed app-wide design with updated tab bar icons and a more consistent look in light and dark mode
- Batch Scan from the home-screen quick action — scan multiple codes from photos with a progress indicator
- Stronger link safety checks using an updated online threat database
- Phone number codes now support an optional country prefix, with country flags shown in Recents
- Wi‑Fi codes can be previewed temporarily without showing the network password in plain text
- Preview pop-ups when holding a recent item now respect your barcode colors

Fixes

- Scanner overlay no longer disappears after opening app links (e.g. TikTok)
- Barcode colors update correctly when switching to the Generate tab
- Dark mode tinting is consistent across the app
- Generate tab buttons show proper backgrounds in dark mode
- Detail screen text alignment is now consistently left-aligned
- Action buttons are disabled when there’s nothing useful to do 6.1 Jul 1 Code Reader Pro — unlock batch scan from photos and PDFs, export and import your scan history, custom names, starred scans, notes, QR codes with logo, high‑res and PDF export, and link safety warnings before you open suspicious URLs.

Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime. All Pro features run on your device — no account required. Restore purchases anytime from More → Code Reader Pro. 6.0 Jun 29 - Fix toolbar width in Generate tab
- Add dynamic font size in recents rows
- App can now read multiple barcodes at the same time (for some reason this feature was removed some time ago)
- App ready for iOS 26 (search bar scope buttons isn't currently working for iPad users on iOS 26 in the Recents tab) 5.19 09/28/2025 - Removed deprecated widgets
- Reverted to Swift 5 because of crashes in share sheets 5.18.2 10/17/2024 - App ready for iOS 18!
- Added missing translations
- Removed automatic dark theme feature and custom/extra themes because it could cause some weird issues
- Fixed some issues and made some ui improvements
- Fixed crash when saving generating code to photos app
- Fixed crashes when attempting to share codes 5.18.1 10/09/2024 - App ready for iOS 18!
- Added missing translations
- Removed automatic dark theme feature and custom/extra themes because it could cause some weird issues
- Fixed some issues and made some ui improvements 5.18 10/08/2024 Improvements for iOS 17. 5.17 09/24/2023 Fixes and improvements 5.16.5 06/09/2023 - Fixed crash after pasting some content in the app.
- Added help text after user rejects permission to add photos. 5.16.4 01/14/2023 Fix spanish texts 5.16.3 12/05/2022 Now the scanner preview will not start capturing after coming from background when you have a web view opened. 5.16.2 10/23/2022 Better support for devices with triple camera (like iPhone 14 pro) 5.16.1 10/16/2022 - Fix crash when tapping the "Show clipboard"iOS shortcut.
- iOS and mac support for dragging pictures, text files and pdf files with barcodes into the app.
- Fix camera overlay disappearing sometimes 5.16 09/28/2022 iOS 16 ready 5.15.2 09/12/2022 - Add flash button on iPad
- Fix video overlapping bottom tab bar
- Add error details for "Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed" message.
- Improve code description label.
- Sometimes the scanner became active even when the tab wasn't selected, this is now fixed.
- Fix toolbar color
- Improve Generate tab design.
- Improve Generate tab spacing for iPhone SE screen size 5.15.1 08/27/2022 - Add border to toolbar in Generate tab
- Improve fonts in Recents tab 5.15 08/22/2022 - fix icon colors in Generate QR tab
- fix blank results in Recents tabs
- fix slow qr image generation in Generate QR tab
- fix qr preview in Recents tab
- fixes related to changing to dark mode or light mode
- improve extra haptic feedback 5.14.4 02/25/2022 Minor improvements 5.14.3 09/02/2021 - Automatically open YouTube, Instagram or supported third party apps when reading a code containing an app link
- Fixes and improvements 5.14.2 07/06/2021 - Tap anywhere to dismiss scanner dialog
- Improved scanner speed on some devices
- Added time stamp for recent codes
- Minor improvements and bug fixes 5.14 06/17/2021 Option to disable iCloud sync. 5.13.3 05/29/2021 iCloud sync improvements 5.13.2 05/25/2021 Improvements when migrating data to iCloud.
Fixed possible crash when deleting items in Recents tab. 5.13.1 05/17/2021 iOS 13 or above: your codes are now stored on iCloud (free, enabled by default), you won't lose your history or any or your codes.
Fix camera iPad camera orientation. 5.13 05/13/2021 Small improvements and bug fixes 5.12.2 02/18/2021