QRCode CRUD vs Colorful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode CRUD
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Easy-to-use and free "QR code" reading & creating app If you hold it over a QR code, it will be read automatically. QR code reading and creation history are saved. Reading from stored images is also possible. ■ Reading method 1. Launch the app and select a camera from the menu. 2. Hold the camera over the QR code to focus. 3. Scanning is performed automatically, and the read contents are displayed. ■ Simple and stylish interface Designed with trendy flat design ■ Light and fast reading You can use light operation that does not make you feel stressed. ■ Enhanced functions The following functions are available. ・ Read QR code (camera or saved image) ・ Create QR code ・ Read and create history function ・ Display page setting at startup (camera / menu / scan history) ・ Vibe setting at the time of reading (ringing / not ringing) ・ Read history setting (store / do not store) ・ URL display browser setting (Safari / application built-in browser)
Colorful
Easily create visually appealing QR codes by customizing their colors and backgrounds. Share your unique codes directly to popular social media platforms like LINE, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Create QR codes from URLs or text
- Customize QR code colors
- Customize QR code background colors
- Share to LINE, Facebook, and Twitter
- Simple and intuitive interface
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◆ What is Colorful? "Colorful" is an application that allows you to easily color and create QR codes! ◆ How to use 1. Enter the URL or comment you want to use as a QR code in the input form. 2. Select the QR code color and background color. You can make a colorful QR code with just this! ◆ Sharing function You can post to LINE, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Colorful at every 2 months against QRCode CRUD's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCode CRUD ships an update every 5 months, Colorful every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode CRUD | Colorful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shigeaki Harada | Kaito Hattori |
In-app purchases
QRCode CRUD
No in-app purchases
Colorful
No in-app purchases
