Comparison

GSM vs qCard+

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

Head to head
About

GSM

Features
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CONTA-CLIPβ€˜s smartphone app for the GSM-PRO2 SMS relay provides a simple and fast solution to monitor and control one or more modules in the field. The app shows the status of all inputs and outputs of all connected GSM-PRO2 modules. Switch on your heater, fan or water pump simply by clicking a button. The app buttons provide intuitive control. In combination with de GSM-PRO-GPS this app even shows very simple and clear the exact position of your device in the field. This app offers you monitoring and control of multiple GSM-PRO2 modules in the field without knowing specific GSM-PRO SMS instructions.

About

qCard+

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**One QR code – all your contact details** qCard is your digital business card. Generate a QR code with your contact details in seconds and share it with anyone – across all devices, no paper, no account, no internet required, 100% private, and the recipient doesn't need to install any app. **Key Features:** β€’ Up to 5 profiles for different situations – Business, Private, etc. β€’ Choose individually for each profile which data should be visible β€’ QR code in standard vCard format – readable by almost all smartphone cameras β€’ Import contact details directly from your iPhone address book β€’ Share your QR code as an image or send your contact as a vCard file β€’ Built-in QR code scanner to save received business cards β€’ Show your QR code on your Apple Watch β€’ 100% offline – works without an internet connection **Your privacy, guaranteed:** All your contact details remain exclusively on your device. No cloud, no account, no servers – qCard was built from the ground up with a "Privacy First" mindset. **Here's how it works:** 1. Create your contact card manually or import it from your address book 2. Set up profiles and define which data they contain 3. Show or share your QR code – done! The generated QR codes work on almost all devices (not just iPhone!). The recipient doesn't need to install anything. **Free. No subscription. No hidden costs.**

Screenshots

GSM4 screens
qCard+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: qCard+ at every 2 months against GSM's every 4 months. qCard+ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). GSM's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSM ships an update every 4 months, qCard+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GSM versus qCard+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSMqCard+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCONTA-CLIP Verbindungstechnik GmbHPhil Hackemann

In-app purchases

None

GSM

No in-app purchases

None

qCard+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSM free?
GSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is qCard+ free?
qCard+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSM or qCard+ have ads?
Neither GSM nor qCard+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSM or qCard+?
GSM ships an update every 4 months, and qCard+ every 2 months. Most recently, GSM was updated on October 26, 2026 and qCard+ on October 25, 2026.

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