Comparison

SmartJoin vs Scanner & Generator

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

Scanner & Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various information types, including text, links, and Wi-Fi details. This tool also supports barcode formats and offers a history feature for quick access. Enjoy a clean, lightweight interface with dark/light theme options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Support for text, link, and Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Barcode scanning
  • History of scans and generations
  • Dark/light theme options
Features
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QR Code Scanner & Generator is the perfect tool to scan, generate QR code anytime and anywhere. Now you can easily and simply generate, download, scan your QR code all in one place. We support multiple types of QR code (text, link, wifi info) and continue to support others type in the feature (crypto, contact, image,..). Store your history so you can easy to access it when you need it. QR Code Scanner & Generator also supported bar code formats (1D product, 1D industrial, 2D barcode image). A simple, clean, lightweight, easy to use help you generate, scan anywhere immediately, exactly. We also support multi-language and still update more in the feature. The dark/light theme helps you protect your eyes when using at night. Get your own QR Code Scanner & Generator.

Screenshots

SmartJoin4 screens
Scanner & Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartJoin at every 3 weeks against Scanner & Generator's every 16 months. SmartJoin also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for SmartJoin against 3.5 for Scanner & Generator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanner & Generator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartJoin versus Scanner & Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartJoinScanner & Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlf WattTan Dat Huynh

Customer experience

SmartJoin

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

Scanner & Generator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartJoin

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner & Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartJoin free?
SmartJoin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner & Generator free?
Scanner & Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartJoin or Scanner & Generator?
SmartJoin and Scanner & Generator are both rated 3.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SmartJoin or Scanner & Generator have ads?
Neither SmartJoin nor Scanner & Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartJoin or Scanner & Generator?
SmartJoin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanner & Generator every 16 months. Most recently, SmartJoin was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scanner & Generator on October 5, 2026.

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