QR_RW vs RTFC Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR_RW
Instantly read and write QR codes and various barcode formats. Supports flashlight for dark environments and a wide range of symbologies for both reading and writing.
- Read QR codes and barcodes
- Write QR codes and CODE128 barcodes
- Supports flashlight for dark reading
- Reads multiple symbologies (PDF417, Aztec, etc.)
- Writes multiple symbologies (QR, CODE128)
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RW (Reader writer) of the QR code and bar code came out! Read instantly, easily QR code and bar code (CODE128) can be created. Readable by flashlight in the dark! [ Read ] QR, PDF417, Aztec, CODE128, CODE39, EAN13, EAN8, ITF14, UPC-E, Data Matrix CODE93, Interleaved2of5, MicroQR, MicroPDF417, GS1DataBar, GS1DataBar Limited, GS1DataBar Expanded [ Write ] QR, CODE128
RTFC Translator
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RTFC Translator is an app for blind users, teachers and everyone interested in braille. With RTFC Translator you can ... - Enter printed text or import it via the clipboard and get the translation in braille - Enter braille via a connected braille device in grade 1 or 2 and get the printed text thanks to back translation - Share entered texts with other apps and, for example, write notes or send e-mails in braille - Import braille grade 1 or 2 via the clipboard and get the translation in printed text - You can exchange "secret" messages with your friends that can only be "deciphered" with braille knowledge or this app Feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback. We appreciate every message and will try to add requested features and improvements to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR_RW at Free against RTFC Translator's $9.99. QR_RW also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On 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
QR_RW is free to download; RTFC Translator costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR_RW ships an update every 6 weeks, RTFC Translator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR_RW | RTFC Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shinichi Aokawa | Johannes Hubert |
In-app purchases
QR_RW
No in-app purchases
RTFC Translator
No in-app purchases
