# QuickCode vs Plain Text Editor By MCK

QuickCode and Plain Text Editor By MCK both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of QuickCode's written reviews are positive against 25% of Plain Text Editor By MCK's. QuickCode also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). Plain Text Editor By MCK's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

QuickCode costs $0.99 and Plain Text Editor By MCK $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for QuickCode against 3.0 for Plain Text Editor By MCK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of QuickCode's written reviews are positive against 25% of Plain Text Editor By MCK's.

QuickCode ships an update every 5 months, Plain Text Editor By MCK every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuickCode | Plain Text Editor By MCK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcode-read-and-write-qrcode/id1168359715/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-by-mck/id1536423489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琳娜 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168359714) | [Mert Can Kus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534283988) |

## What reviewers say

### QuickCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcode-read-and-write-qrcode/id1168359715)

Easily scan and generate various types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan and creation history, and share them with others. Supports decoding from photos and clipboard.

**Highlights:** Scan all types of 2D codes and barcodes, Generate QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more, Decode barcode images from photo library, Batch scanning mode, Save and manage scan/creation history, Share codes via SMS, email, and social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plain Text Editor By MCK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-text-editor-by-mck/id1536423489)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

A powerful plain text editor that allows access to all application files and cloud folders. It supports a wide range of file types, including source code files for various programming languages, and offers a simple user interface with Base64 encoding mode.

**Highlights:** Access all application files, Reach cloud folders, Supports .cmd, .bat, .ini, .cfg, .c, .cpp, .py, .xml, .html, Source code editing for JavaScript, C, C++, Python, HTML, Base64 Encoding mode, Simple UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuickCode free?

QuickCode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plain Text Editor By MCK free?

Plain Text Editor By MCK costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QuickCode or Plain Text Editor By MCK?

QuickCode and Plain Text Editor By MCK are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do QuickCode or Plain Text Editor By MCK have ads?

Neither QuickCode nor Plain Text Editor By MCK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuickCode or Plain Text Editor By MCK?

QuickCode ships an update every 5 months, and Plain Text Editor By MCK every 3 months. Most recently, QuickCode was updated on November 3, 2026 and Plain Text Editor By MCK on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*