Comparison

Scan vs QR Forge 2026

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

Head to head
About

Scan

Features
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The quickest and most powerful QR code Reader, ever! Quick Scan helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way.

About

QR Forge 2026

Features
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QR Forge — Scanner & Generator The fastest, smartest QR code app on the App Store. Whether you're scanning a code in the wild or building one from scratch, QR Forge has everything you need — beautifully designed and lightning fast. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and get instant results. QR Forge reads 12+ formats including QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39, Aztec, PDF-417, Data Matrix, and more. • Immersive full-screen scanner with real-time detection • Flash / torch toggle for low-light environments • Scan QR codes directly from your photo library • Smart result display — URLs, contacts, WiFi, email, SMS, and more • One-tap copy, share, or open in browser • Malicious URL warning — stay protected from phishing links • Haptic feedback on every successful scan CREATE ANYTHING Generate professional QR codes for 10+ content types with a live preview as you type. • URL & Website links • Plain Text • Phone Number • WhatsApp message • Email (with subject & body) • Contact card (vCard) • SMS • Social profiles (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest) • Wi-Fi network credentials • Product / Barcode lookup Customize colors and styles, then save to your photo library or share anywhere — instantly. HISTORY Every scan and creation is saved automatically so you can revisit them anytime — no account required. PRIVACY FIRST QR Forge works entirely on-device. No sign-up. No cloud. No tracking. Download QR Forge free today and take control of your QR world.

Screenshots

Scan2 screens
QR Forge 20263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan at none against QR Forge 2026's 1. Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). QR Forge 2026's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Forge 2026 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Forge 2026 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Scan versus QR Forge 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanQR Forge 2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB39 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerå°ē 廉Rizwan Hameed

In-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Forge 2026

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Forge 2026 free?
QR Forge 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan or QR Forge 2026 have ads?
QR Forge 2026 shows ads; Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan or QR Forge 2026?
Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Forge 2026 weekly. Most recently, Scan was updated on September 16, 2026 and QR Forge 2026 on September 15, 2026.

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