Comparison

SmartJoin vs QRiFi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartJoin

Easily connect to Wi-Fi networks by generating and scanning QR codes. Avoid manual searching and typing passwords. The app also supports scanning other QR codes, including URLs.

Highlights
  • Generate Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Scan Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Connect to Wi-Fi without password
  • Scan URL QR codes
  • Display custom QR codes
  • Customize QR code colors
Features
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Generate and Scan QR Codes for Wi-Fi networks and get connected without searching through long lists or typing cryptic passwords. Why wait for iOS 11 when you can use SmartJoin to connect today? Visit our new web site to generate codes, print and share Wi-Fi connections: https://smartjoin.us Tap the SmartJoin.us logo to configure the App: - Code String to display - Wi-Fi Network and Password - Display Code String or Network Info - Code & Background Colors - QR Code Correction Level Click the Camera button to scan QR Codes - Wi-Fi QR Codes will prompt you to accept a configuration profile - QR Codes with a URL will attempt to open the URL - Other QR Codes will be displayed in the app, shake to clear Swipe or tap to change colors! Use SmartJoin.us on an Apple TV in your store or office to display Wi-Fi connection information or any custom QR Code you like in a variety of lovely color combinations.

About

QRiFi

Easily share and save WiFi passwords by generating QR codes. Store and categorize your favorite networks for quick access. Protect your privacy with on-device storage and app locking.

Highlights
  • Generate WiFi QR codes
  • Save and categorize networks
  • Scan WiFi QR codes
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Customizable appearance
  • Support for open networks
Features
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Welcome to QRiFi (Pron: 'kɹifi)! QRiFi is the missing feature for easily sharing and saving WiFi passwords on iOS! Forget about friends or customers constantly asking for your WiFi password to connect to your network. Now, with QRiFi, all you have to do is type the WiFi SSID and password once on your device, generate your WiFi QR code in seconds, save it in the app, and that's it! The next time someone asks you to share your WiFi password, just show your custom WiFi QR code made with QRiFi! Isn't it easy and time-saving? And there's more! You can save all your favorite networks on your QRiFi app: your house, your friends' houses, family house, office, favorite cafe, or restaurant, to name a few. You can also categorize them! Not to mention that with QRiFi, everything stays on your device. Privacy is at the top of our priorities. – Key Features – Create QR codes for your WiFi network with the SSID and Password. Option for free and open networks without a password. Scan any WiFi QR code with an in-app camera. Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID for privacy. Create categories for better organization. Custom app icons and dynamic light and dark mode. – Premium Features – Custom QRiFi Cards Unlimited QR codes (QRiFis) Special App Icons Custom colors for QRiFis And many more future features – Information – Privacy Policy: https://qrifiapp.com/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use (Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ – Get in touch – For any questions or feedback, feel free to get in touch on X.com @thanospapaz or via email at athanasios.papazoglou(at)pm.me

Screenshots

SmartJoin4 screens
QRiFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartJoin at none against QRiFi's 5. SmartJoin also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QRiFi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. SmartJoin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, QRiFi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartJoin versus QRiFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartJoinQRiFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlf WattAthanasios Papazoglou

Customer experience

SmartJoin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QRiFi

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartJoin

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

QRiFi

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscriptions$3.491 Year
One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$2.99
  • Amazing Tip$5.99
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  • Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is SmartJoin free?
SmartJoin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRiFi free?
QRiFi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartJoin or QRiFi have ads?
Neither SmartJoin nor QRiFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartJoin or QRiFi?
SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRiFi monthly. Most recently, SmartJoin was updated on October 16, 2026 and QRiFi on October 6, 2026.

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