QR Code Reader: QR Code Maker

Review by eFreeware

Most QR apps pick a side: they either read codes or make them. This one does both, and that pairing is the most distinctive thing about it. You point the camera at a code to decode it, or you build a new code for a link, a contact card, a Wi-Fi network or a social profile, style it, and save it to your gallery.

That makes it a reasonable fit for someone who deals with codes from both directions: a small business owner printing a Wi-Fi card for the counter, a marketer handing out a campaign link, or anyone who keeps getting asked to share a profile and would rather send one image. It is free to install, it shows ads, and it offers in-app purchases.

A scanner that reads the codes people actually use

The reading side covers the formats you run into day to day. The developer lists contact info, phone numbers, email, websites, product codes, plain text, SMS, Wi-Fi credentials and map locations, and says the scanner handles all common QR formats. When a code resolves, the app shows you what is inside it so you can act on it, whether that is opening a site, saving a contact or joining a network.

Focus is handled for you: the camera adjusts itself and then decodes. That matters more than it sounds, because a scanner that makes you tap to refocus on every code gets tiring fast. The developer also notes that only camera permission is needed for scanning, which keeps the permission request simple.

Two features stand out for anyone processing codes in volume. Batch scan mode reads several codes in one pass, and results can be exported as a .csv file. If you are cataloging codes at an event or checking a stack of printed labels, that combination does more than a one-at-a-time reader. Codes can also be pulled in from images shared by other apps, and clipboard content can be turned into a code without retyping it.

Building codes with your own look

The generating half is broader than I expected from a free utility. Creation starts with picking a code type and supplying its content. The supported types include website links, contact details, plain text, Wi-Fi networks, business cards, SMS messages and social media profiles. A coupon or promotion code can be read with the same app, which rounds out the shopping angle.

Customization is the part that separates this from a bare-bones generator. You can style the code and place a logo inside it, which is the difference between a generic black square and something that looks like it belongs to your brand. Finished codes save to your gallery, so sharing them later does not depend on the app being open.

Organization is handled with favorites, and codes can be shared straight to other apps. The developer also says no internet connection is required, which is useful when you are setting up a guest network somewhere with no signal or scanning a code in a basement. For a free app, that is a fair amount of capability in one place.

What it costs you

It contains ads, and it offers in-app purchases. I would treat the ads as the price of admission and decide whether that trade sits well with you before installing.

The install numbers suggest plenty of people have made that trade. The app has passed one million installs and holds a 4.1 average across 9,629 ratings. Those are solid figures for a utility in a crowded category, though a rating average tells you how a crowd felt, not how the app will behave on your phone.

The release date is June 2020, and the most recent update arrived in October 2026 with bug fixes, a faster scanner and performance improvements. That update cadence is worth something for an app you might keep on your home screen for years.

Where a dedicated tool might serve you better

The case for a combined reader and generator is convenience: one icon, one permission prompt, one place to keep your codes. If you scan occasionally and make the odd code for a poster or a business card, that convenience is the whole point and splitting the jobs across two apps buys you nothing.

The case against shows up when your needs get specific. Someone who scans codes constantly for work might prefer a dedicated scanning tool built around batch workflows, and someone producing branded codes for print might want a design-oriented generator with more control over output. This app covers both jobs competently, but it is a generalist.

There is also the advertising to weigh. A paid utility without ads is a different proposition from a free one with them, and only you can say which side of that line your patience sits on.

The verdict on QR Code Reader: QR Code Maker

I would install this if you want a single free app that reads the common QR formats and lets you build styled codes with a logo, save them to your gallery and share them. The batch scanning and .csv export give it more range than the average free scanner, and the clipboard and shared-image routes save real retyping.

I would think twice if ads bother you enough that you would rather pay for a cleaner tool, or if your work demands a specialist scanner or a design-first generator. For everyone in between, this is a capable all-rounder with a large install base behind it and a recent update on the record.

What's new in version 6.5

⭐ Bugs Removed ⭐ Scanner Speed Improved ⭐ Performance Improved