Some developers would lead you to believe you need to download their app to scan QR codes. Spoiler: Your phone can do that with built-in features.

The native camera app on iPhone includes functionality that allows you to scan QR codes and access QR code content like URLs without having to download a third-party app. QR codes can include ...

As far as I can tell, the only way to find the Code Scanner app is to use the iPhone's Spotlight search feature. Go to your iPhone's home screen and swipe down in the middle of the screen.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...