QR Reader

QR code scanner and barcode reader

5 Star Apps World · com.fivestarappsworld.qrscanner

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v1.36 11.5 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.36 (36)
Updated: Apr 4, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 11.5 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Mar 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (4 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

QR Reader is an app by 5 Star Apps World in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.34, the APK shrank from 15.7 MB to 11.5 MB. Since version 1.28, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including camera, read media images and read media video. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.35. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The QR code reader and barcode scanner can scan a barcode or read a QR code. Our QR code scanner is a fast and easy scanner for any QR code application. It functions as both a QR code reader and QR code scanner and barcoding scanner. The QR barcode app for scanners can read and scan all QR code types. You can only use your cell phone to be able to read that information that is located behind the square barcode / QRcode in a matter of seconds. The code has never been decoded this easily. The application used for the QRcode reader is super easy for use. You open up the application > Scan > point your camera toward the bar code or QR code that you intend to scan. The QRcode Reader can automatically distinguish any QRcode. When you are scanning the QR code, and the code happens to hold a URL, you will be able to open your browser to that specific site by pressing the browser button. However, if the code should contain only text, it will be seen instantly. The QR code application reader will read QR code varieties and will allow you to share and save the code that you just read. Be sure to enjoy each of the benefits of scanning barcode/QR codes everywhere and anytime. Listed below are some of the great features of this QR code reader: • It is powerful as it decodes QR code fast • It can read code or scan QR code easily • For sending messages to your relatives and friends you can read your QR code for each specific message • It will act as a barcode scanner that allows you to look at the detailed information on the product you are thinking of purchasing by QR codes at supermarkets or stores. • The QR code scanner will not need an Internet connection for scanning barcode/ QR code • The QR generator of code can share and save codes you have encrypted • You can save your QR history, and even search your QR scanning history The QR code scanner is used a lot to decode a QR/barcode like the EAN which is used for specific product manufacturing, and other codes. The QR code scanner was created with the idea of using your camera. If you are wondering about security, this will be the application that you want to scan your codes. It is fully compatible and safe with the devices you use. QR codes and the barcode system confuse some people; however, QR code is not the same as that of a barcode.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.28. Since v1.36 it requires Android 6.0+.

v1.36 LATEST Apr 4, 2026 11.5 MB TRUSTED v1.35 Jan 16, 2026 11.2 MB TRUSTED v1.34 Jun 29, 2025 15.7 MB TRUSTED v1.28 May 22, 2026 12.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 4, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Will” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 4, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 4, 2026
Signed byCN=Will
Signing certificate (SHA-1)DE:39:68:A5:C3:AF:2A:19:33:74:B0:5B:E1:6A:AB:0E:F4:E2:65:71
File MD5d225159f2fd0aa79521932b5f1c21b5a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

QR Reader requests 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.fivestarappsworld.qrscanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

QR Reader APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of QR Reader for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.35 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 1.35 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is QR Reader free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the QR Reader APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d225159f2fd0aa79521932b5f1c21b5a.