# Visual Codes — Make scannable QR codes

> Generate and scan QR codes for links, contacts, WiFi, and more. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Mayo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-codes/id1262882475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Mayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/422822319)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 267 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-codes/id1262882475/reviews.md

## What is Visual Codes?

Make QR codes for sharing links, contact info, home WiFi networks and much more. Create a QR code using Visual Codes for others to scan. 

Scanning a code is easy. Just point the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11. You can even scan a QR code within Visual Codes itself, and save them to your own library.

Tap Add Code and select from seven actions: Open Link, Search Web, Compose Email, Add Contact, Map Location, Call Phone Number and Connect to WiFi.

Codes are automatically saved to your library, so you can always find them later. Drag and drop to bring your most-used codes to the top of the list.

Share and print to send codes to friends. Print as Poster to fill the page with a large code, or use Grid mode to fit multiple codes per sheet.

Change up the color palette with four styles; Bright, Default, Subtle and Lilac.

Set a Pinned Code to access your favourite QR code without even launching Visual Codes, through Siri.

Visual Codes works great, looks great, and takes advantage of the latest iOS 11 technologies. Beautiful large headers. Drag and drop integration. Optimized for iPad with Split View and keyboard shortcuts. Rich VoiceOver and Smart Color Invert support. So much more.

## Key features

- Create QR codes for links, contacts, WiFi, and more
- Scan QR codes with the app or iPhone/iPad camera
- Save scanned codes to a personal library
- Organize codes with drag and drop
- Share and print codes
- Customize code color palettes
- Pin favorite codes for Siri access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Share & Print Codes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Scanned Codes | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Visual Codes?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Multiple QR code types (WiFi, contacts, URLs, addresses)
- 🚀 Quick code generation process
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option
- 📧 Email sharing functionality
- ⭐ Responsive developer support
- 🎯 Purpose-built and focused functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during printing
- 🐛 Apple Watch display issues - title bar blocks QR code
- ❌ Limited contact field options
- ❌ No multiple phone numbers support in contacts
- ❌ No Apple Watch complication support
- ❌ No device synchronization between iPhone and iPad
- ❌ Unclear pricing and feature descriptions
- ❌ Poor documentation and in-app instructions
- 🐛 Restore purchase button not functioning
- 🐛 Scanning functionality crashes on some codes
- ❌ Paid features not working as advertised

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Print feature crashes consistently
- Apple Watch QR codes blocked by title bar/menu bar
- Restore purchase button unresponsive
- App crashes when scanning certain QR codes
- Scanning blocks code with title text
- Apple Watch synchronization not working
- Paid features not activating after purchase
- Save to camera roll feature not functional
- iOS 15 Siri pinning feature eliminated
- Apple Watch Series 6 compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch complication support
- Multiple phone numbers in contact QR codes
- Additional contact fields (mobile number, birthday, website)
- Device synchronization between iPhone and iPad
- Print customization (resize, custom fields, labels)
- QR code naming/labeling system
- Custom text/raw text QR code option
- Ability to add SSID and password display on WiFi codes
- Code sorting functionality
- Better in-app instructions and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 67)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-codes/id1262882475/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don't Purchase Print & Share

*2025-07-10*

After paying for print and share, the app simply crashes every time I try to print.

### 4/5 — Apple Watch issue

*2025-03-21*

I like the app and use it on my Apple Watch all the time. The main thing that would be nice is it could be set as a complication on the watch screen instead of having to dig for the app on my watch. Would be so much nicer. 

I would give it a 5 star rating if that feature was available. Nice app.

### 5/5 — Rede Gabriel

*2023-07-08*

Wifi

### 5/5 — So simple

*2023-04-04*

Found this to be an incredible experience

### 1/5 — Crashes on print attempt

*2023-02-03*

Paid for the ability to print and it crashes every time.

### 3/5 — Works but too basic for contacts

*2023-01-30*

It’s nice to have options for various types of QR codes, like addresses, WiFi passwords, etc. but the contact card only supports name, company, phone and email: too limited compared to other similar apps.

### 5/5 — Solved a Problem

*2022-10-23*

I was looking for a solution to a problem where I could share my contact details or web site address on my Apple Watch face. I found the solution with this app. It does one thing and does it well. Once the app is installed on my iPhone it automatically appears on my Apple Watch. I then create the QR Code using the App on my iPhone by filling out the included templates. The QR codes are created and they appear in the Apple Watch app instantly. From this point on if I want to share my info I just call up the Apple Watch app select the relevant QR code and ask the recipient to scan using there device. The only way I can see this app could be improved would be to have automated syncing with my iPad version of the app. I thank the developer for a great app fit for purpose.

### 4/5 — You will like it

*2022-09-27*

I think this is a very good app, the only thing that it needs is to be able to add more than one phone number in one QR Code. 

By far the best one for an iPhone the others you aren't even able to make one QR Code. 

If you can make it so more numbers can be added I think you will change the game. Samsung phones create a code right when you input a number.

### 5/5 — So simple

*2022-09-26*

I’ve literally just opened this app and it took me one minute to create a QR Code for my WiFi to keep it private then I noticed it was only a one off 89p to enjoy the extras: bargain 
Top app well worth it if you need to make use of these codes that just make life simpler and the developers have made it easier so many thanks to you 😊

### 1/5 — Unable to print

*2022-06-01*

Paid for the app in order to print and it kicks me out while it is in the process of sending it to the printer.  Needs bug fix!

## Frequently asked questions about Visual Codes

### What can I create QR codes for with this app?

You can create QR codes for a variety of actions including opening links, searching the web, composing emails, adding contacts, mapping locations, calling phone numbers, and connecting to WiFi networks.

### How do I scan a QR code?

Scanning is simple. You can point the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11 at the code. Alternatively, you can scan QR codes directly within the app itself.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or content. This allows users to try out the core functionality before committing to any purchases.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 or later. It takes advantage of the latest iOS technologies and is optimized for iPad with features like Split View and keyboard shortcuts.

### Can I organize my QR codes?

Yes, all created and scanned codes are automatically saved to your library. You can then drag and drop your most frequently used codes to the top of the list for easy access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2022-02-27

Compatibility with latest device screen sizes.

### 1.5.2 — 2019-02-16

Fixes a regression introduced in the last update which meant the Scan Code feature would not detect codes in the viewfinder.

### 1.5.1 — 2019-02-15

Improves the reliability of scanning QR Codes from the Apple Watch screen using the Visual Codes Watch app.

### 1.5 — 2018-11-14

Updated to support the new iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and iPad Pro screen resolutions.

### 1.4 — 2018-06-18

- Added a Notification Center widget to display your Pinned Code. This means the Pinned Code is now also visible by firmly pressing on the home screen app icon.
- Added a 3D Touch Quick Action shortcut to 'Scan QR Code'.

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