QRs vs GrapNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRs
This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes without tracking your data or displaying ads. It offers fast startup and recognition, with features like LED light support for dark environments and direct integration with contacts and calendars. It also includes a Safari extension for creating QR codes.
- Privacy-focused scanning
- No ads or tracking
- Fast startup and recognition
- LED light support
- Contact and calendar registration
- QR code creation via Safari extension
- Supports multiple barcode types
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Protect Your Privacy Clean & Safe Design 1. No Tracking or Analytics 2. No External Libraries 3. No Ads 4. Review Full Scan Results Simple, light, and safe QR code and barcode reader. No In-App browser for your privacy. No need to tap and no shutter sound. Works with all cameras Centers on startup speed and recognition speed. No frivolous functions. LED light enables code reading even in darkness (LED-equipped phones only). Supports contact registration (vCard). Supports calendar registration (iCal). Scanned information can be given to other apps via the Share menu. [QR Code Creator (safari extension)] Quickly create a QR code for any web page displayed in Safari. No need to copy the URL or launch any other app. Once set, convert any web page to a QR code with only two taps. [Works with messages app] Reads barcodes in the messages app. No need to switch to another app. [URL Scheme] Launch "qrs://" [Compatible Barcodes] QR UPC-E Code 39 Code 39 mod 43 EAN-13 EAN-8 Code 93 Code 128 PDF417 Aztec Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF14 DataMatrix iCal
GrapNote
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GrapNote is a streamlined list-management app that helps you organize your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. Key Features: • Clean, intuitive interface • Eye-friendly color scheme that's gentle even at first wake-up • Full voice input support • Organize ideas across five categories: Vision, Style, Mission, Plan, and Action • Two-level inbox for unsorted items • Quick list additions from text input • Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Perfect For: • Capturing every idea and inspiration • Managing your goals and action plans • Instantly noting daily tasks and sudden thoughts • Anchoring your project mindset and vision development Special Features: • Folder classification for structured thinking • Keyboard-optimized interface for efficiency • Lightweight performance for quick launch-to-note workflow All your data remains exclusively on your device and is never transmitted externally. Start organizing your thoughts and bringing your ideas to life with GrapNote.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GrapNote at Free against QRs's $1.99. GrapNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
GrapNote is free to download; QRs costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRs ships an update every 4 months, GrapNote daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRs | GrapNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keishi Ishimura | RYU HARAGUCHI |
In-app purchases
QRs
No in-app purchases
GrapNote
No in-app purchases
