Comparison

# Type vs QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

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

Head to head
About

# Type

A fast and simple Markdown editor with an easy-to-use interface. It offers features like instant preview, auto-saving, and direct posting to platforms like Qiita and GitHub. Sync your Markdown files across multiple devices with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Easy Markdown preview
  • Auto-saving of files
  • Direct posting to Qiita/GitHub
  • Spotlight search integration
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Import Markdown via extensions
Features
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A simple, fast editor for writing in Markdown. From quick notes to meeting minutes, technical articles, and blog drafts. A screen that keeps you focused on writing, and a preview that is one swipe away. WRITE - Tap the toolbar above the keyboard to insert headings, lists, code, and other Markdown syntax - Swipe to preview what you wrote - Auto-saves when you close the editor or the app - Search your text from Spotlight - Import Markdown files from other apps such as iCloud Drive SHARE - Send your Markdown straight from the share sheet - Post to Qiita, GitHub Issues, or Gist TURN IT INTO SLIDES - Split by headings to turn Markdown into slides - Pick a theme, present, and export as PDF TYPE PREMIUM - Sync your Markdown across all your devices - Remove the watermark from slides and exported PDFs - All premium features added in the future If your subscription ends, syncing stops after a 3-day grace period. Your Markdown stays on your device, and everything is restored when you subscribe again. About Type Premium - $3.99 / month or $39.99 / year (first 2 weeks free) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase - If a free trial is offered, any unused portion is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of use: https://type-markdown.app/terms.html Privacy policy: https://type-markdown.app/privacy.html

About

QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

Features
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QR Code Maker & Reader Pro is an application that allows you to easily create QR codes. The created QR code can be saved as an image or sent as an email attachment. You can also scan the QR code. Create QR code: You can easily create a QR code by specifying the URL and text to be embedded in the QR code. Various customizations available: You can specify the color of the QR code and display your logo in the center. Output can be done in various ways: The created QR code can be saved as an image and output to various apps. You can copy to a Mac or iPhone/iPad using Air Drop, copy to a Windows PC via iCloud, or send as an email attachment. Manage by list: The created QR codes can be managed in a list and reprinted at any time. You can also scan: It is also possible to scan a QR code. When you hold the QR code over the camera, it instantly scans and reads the contents. QR code is a trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan. Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iCloud are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.

Screenshots

# Type4 screens
QR Code Maker & Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: # Type at Free against QR Code Maker & Reader Pro's $1.99. QR Code Maker & Reader Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads 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

# Type is free to download; QR Code Maker & Reader Pro costs $1.99 up front. # Type sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QR Code Maker & Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
# Type versus QR Code Maker & Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter# TypeQR Code Maker & Reader Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperfromKKNAOAKI SEKIGUCHI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

# Type

Subscriptions3
  • Synchronize1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Type Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Developer Support$0.99
None

QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is # Type free?
# Type is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Maker & Reader Pro free?
QR Code Maker & Reader Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do # Type or QR Code Maker & Reader Pro have ads?
Neither # Type nor QR Code Maker & Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, # Type or QR Code Maker & Reader Pro?
# Type ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Maker & Reader Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, # Type was updated on October 2, 2026 and QR Code Maker & Reader Pro on September 18, 2026.

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