Picking a QR Code Reader - QR Code Business Cards
Fortunately there are many options to choose from when selecting a QR Code Reader App. Most phones do not come with one installed by default, even though this should change soon. To help you choose the best one we have developed a unique Quality Standards Test which allows us to compare how different Apps can handle the different QR Codes we put on your business cards.
Which App Opens Up Your Business Card's QR Code the Easiest?
After you have created and printed a QR Code on your business card, the person you hand your card to will need a QR reader app to actually use the QR code - along with a smartphone that has a decent camera. Color Card Administrator and PrintBusinessCards.com currently recommends the following QR Code Readers. We will be updating this frequently as the readers improve, and as we are able to better test the available QR Reader apps that are available.
iOS QR Apps ( iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch ) | ||
|---|---|---|
| App Name | Price | Score |
| Qrafter 1.5 | Free | 93 |
| QR Reader for iPhone | Free | 76 |
| Optiscan | 1.99 | 65 |
| QuickMark | 0.99 | 55 |
| BeeTagg Reader | Free | 49 |
| BeeTagg Reader Pro | Free | 49 |
| RedLaser | Free | 45 |
| NeoReader | Free | 38 |
| i-nigma QR Code | Free | 35 |
| AT&T Code Scanner | Free | 25 |
| More iPhone Apps | ||
Android QR Apps | ||
|---|---|---|
| App Name | Price | Score |
| Barcode Scanner | Free | 87 |
| QR Droid | Free | 61 |
| NeoReader | Free | 38 |
| BeeTagg QR Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| QRooQRoo QR & Barcode Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| mobiScan QR | Free | Not Rated |
| QR Barcode Scanner | Free | Not Rated |
| Scanner Pro | Free | Not Rated |
| Barcode Generator / Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| AT&T Code Scanner | Free | Not Rated |
| More Android Apps | ||
Blackberry QR Apps | ||
|---|---|---|
| App Name | Price | Score |
| i-nigma | Free | Not Rated |
| SimpleScanner | Free | Not Rated |
| Barcode Assistant | Free | Not Rated |
| ScanLife Barcode Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| UpCode | Free | Not Rated |
| mobiletag 2D barcodes scanner | Free | Not Rated |
| InstaQR! | Free | Not Rated |
| ScanLife 2D Code Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| ATT Code Scanner | Free | Not Rated |
| BeeTagg QR Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| More BlackBerry® Apps | ||
Windows Phone 7 QR Reader Apps | ||
|---|---|---|
| App Name | Price | Score |
| NeoReader | Free | 38 |
| QR Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| BeeTagg | Free | Not Rated |
| Mobiletag Barcodes Reader | Free | Not Rated |
| Stripes | Free | Not Rated |
| PhraseMeme Scanner | Trial Then 1.99 | Not Rated |
| More Windows Phone 7 Apps | ||
Nokia Maemo/Meego
For Nokia Maemo/Meego: Mbarcode
Other Smart Phones
For other devices, you can find an application from: Kaywa or QuickMark.
