Comparison

Folder Note and String Counter vs QR Code Scanner&Generator

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

Head to head
About

Folder Note and String Counter

Organize notes into folders with character limits and count differences. Features text-to-speech, customization options, and iCloud backup. Ideal for users needing structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Folder organization
  • Character count limits per folder
  • Text-to-speech with position tracking
  • Customizable font and background
  • iCloud data backup
  • Search functionality
Features
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This is a simple notepad that can be easily divided into folders. You can set the maximum number of characters in a folder, so you can see the difference in the number of characters you can enter. You can read out the text by pressing and holding the data displayed in the list, or by double tapping the specified position on the input screen. If you read out the text on the input screen, you can check the position where the text is being read out. Functions Swipe to switch folders. Maximum number of characters per folder can be set. Character count difference display. The total number of characters is displayed for each folder. Memo is read out loud by long push of the list. Support for horizontal screen display. The deletion of the memo at once and the movement of the category are possible. The size, color, and style of the font of the input screen can be changed. The background color of the input screen can be changed. Open the browser immediately from the input screen. You can open the browser right from the input screen, or close the keyboard after entering a link. Peek and Pop support (3DTouch compatible devices only) Memo character count, copy, and share functions. Data backup with iCloud. Changeable theme color. Adjustable speed of text-to-speech. Looped playback of text-to-speech. Text search in memo. The title of the memo is possible. It is recommended for those who want to make memos in folders. Please use it. Also, if you have any requests or problems, please let us know from the review or settings screen. We will consider and respond at any time. We look forward to working with you. Restore when changing phones When you change your phone model, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone or iPad with the same AppleID as when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommended" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID" -> Select from "Manage" in the subscription. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal. About auto-renewal billing The free trial is valid only for the first time. If you do not cancel more than 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period, you will be billed automatically after the 2-week free trial ends. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. You will be billed for the auto-renewal within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Notes If you have been billed in the app, you cannot cancel by any method other than the above. Cancellation for the current month will not be accepted. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://nilcraft.jp/terms_en

About

QR Code Scanner&Generator

Easily scan existing QR codes or generate new ones from URLs and text. Save your created codes on your device and access them later through a history feature. Import codes from your photo album for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Generate QR codes from text/URLs
  • Save generated QR codes
  • Import QR codes from photo album
  • History of scanned codes
Features
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This application can be used to scan QR code and create your own QR code from a url or text. You can store your own QR code on your device. No in-app ads and beautiful UI may make you a good experience. You can also import the QR code stored in your photo album. The “history” can help you to review the url or text once you scanned.

Screenshots

Folder Note and String Counter4 screens
QR Code Scanner&Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Scanner&Generator at none against Folder Note and String Counter's 6. QR Code Scanner&Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Folder Note and String Counter's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Folder Note and String Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR Code Scanner&Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Folder Note and String Counter against 5.0 for QR Code Scanner&Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folder Note and String Counter has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Folder Note and String Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Scanner&Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Scanner&Generator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Folder Note and String Counter versus QR Code Scanner&Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder Note and String CounterQR Code Scanner&Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNilCraft Inc.YUN ZHANG

Customer experience

Folder Note and String Counter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative19.6%

QR Code Scanner&Generator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Folder Note and String Counter

Subscriptions6
  • Premium features/monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium features/monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Features/Half Yearly7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Premium Features/Half Yearly14 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Premium features/year$49.991 Year
  • Premium features/year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

QR Code Scanner&Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folder Note and String Counter free?
Folder Note and String Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner&Generator free?
QR Code Scanner&Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Folder Note and String Counter or QR Code Scanner&Generator?
QR Code Scanner&Generator is rated higher. Folder Note and String Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Scanner&Generator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Folder Note and String Counter or QR Code Scanner&Generator have ads?
Folder Note and String Counter shows ads; QR Code Scanner&Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, Folder Note and String Counter or QR Code Scanner&Generator?
Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Scanner&Generator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Folder Note and String Counter was updated on October 26, 2026 and QR Code Scanner&Generator on October 20, 2026.

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