Comparison

EFQRCode vs PikPak

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

Head to head
About

EFQRCode

This library allows developers to generate and recognize QR codes within their applications. It supports adding watermarks or icons to QR codes and works across multiple Apple platforms. The tool is built using CoreGraphics, CoreImage, and ImageIO for efficient operation.

Highlights
  • Generate QR codes with watermarks/icons
  • Recognize QR codes from images
  • Lightweight pure-Swift library
  • Cross-platform support (iOS, macOS, tvOS)
  • Integration via CocoaPods, Carthage, SPM
Features
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EFQRCode is a lightweight, pure-Swift library for generating pretty QRCode image with input watermark or icon and recognizing QRCode from image, it is based on CoreGraphics, CoreImage and ImageIO. EFQRCode provides you a better way to operate QRCode in your app, it works on iOS, macOS and tvOS, and it is available through CocoaPods, Carthage and Swift Package Manager. 1. Please select a high contrast foreground and background color combinations; 2. You should use magnification instead of size if you want to improve the definition of QRCode image, you can also increase the value of them; 3. Magnification too high/Size too long/Content too much may cause failure; 4. It is recommended to test the QRCode image before put it into use; 5. You can contact me if there is any problem, both Issue and Pull request are welcome. EFQRCode is available under the MIT license, for more information: https://github.com/EFPrefix/EFQRCode

About

PikPak

Securely store and access your files with private cloud storage. Forward content via Telegram, preview media online, and manage your collection with folders. Offers a free tier with ample storage and premium upgrades for extensive capacity.

Highlights
  • Private cloud storage
  • Telegram Bot integration
  • Online photo preview
  • Video playback
  • Secure backup technology
  • Folder management
Features
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PikPak - Private cloud that saves your favorite files conveniently. Supports online photo preview and video playing. You can forward favorite files to PikPak via Telegram Bot, or save them through system sharing; Then find them in PikPak. PikPak uses secure backup technology to avoid file loss. PikPak Highlights: -Sign up to get 6GB of free private cloud storage, and upgrade to a Premium plan at the lowest price to unlock 10TB of private cloud storage, capable of storing up to 8,000 video files. -Powerful Telegram Bot: one-click forwarding to save files and links from Telegram. -Leading acceleration technology for fast saving of all files via cloud transfer. -Convenient preview of image and video. -Manage the files in the collection by creating folders. Install PikPak now and you will have a pleasant file collection and viewing experience. You can sign in with your email address and phone. If you have any questions about PikPak, please join the official PikPak user group: https://t.me/pikpak_userservice_en; You can also feel free to support@mypikpak.com Feedback to us. ----------------------------------------------- Auto-Subscription Instructions: 1. User Agreement: https://mypikpak.com/policy/user-agreement 2. Privacy Policy: https://mypikpak.com/policy/privacy-policy 3.PikPak subscription service: a.PikPak Premium Monthly. b.PikPak Premium Yearly. 4.PikPak subscription price: a.Premium Monthly: $10.0/month. b.Premium Yearly: $100.99/year. c.Other currencies are calculated according to the exchange rate. 5. Payment instructions: After activation, the subscription service will be paid directly through the iTunes account. 6. Automatic renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically renew and deduct fees according to the type of subscription product within 24 hours before expiration. 7. Turn off the service: If you need to turn off the subscription deduction service, please do so in "Account Settings" at least 24 hours in advance.

Screenshots

EFQRCode4 screens
PikPak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EFQRCode at 4.3 against PikPak's 2.9. EFQRCode also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). PikPak's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (231 vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PikPak sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EFQRCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EFQRCode holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PikPak has 231 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of EFQRCode's written reviews are positive against 48% of PikPak's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EFQRCode ships an update every 2 months, PikPak weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EFQRCode versus PikPak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFQRCodePikPak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better2.9 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11231 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer政 徐PIKCLOUD PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

EFQRCode

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PikPak

All ratings231 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative48.1%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative42.2%

Bugs and requests

EFQRCode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PikPak

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to load subtitles for downloaded videos
  • Inconsistent video playback quality and resolution
  • Disappearing files and data loss issues
  • Forced app crashes and login failures

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for AirPlay and Chromecast
  • Improve bulk download and folder management options
  • Introduce a private folder for sensitive files
  • Optimize performance and reduce overheating on mobile devices

In-app purchases

None

EFQRCode

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PikPak

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly2 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Global Premium Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • Global Premium Yearly1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 10TB Cloud Storage (1 Year)$43.49

Questions

Is EFQRCode free?
EFQRCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PikPak free?
PikPak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EFQRCode or PikPak?
EFQRCode is rated higher. EFQRCode averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PikPak averages 2.9 from 231 ratings.
Do EFQRCode or PikPak have ads?
Neither EFQRCode nor PikPak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EFQRCode or PikPak?
EFQRCode ships an update every 2 months, and PikPak weekly. Most recently, EFQRCode was updated on November 2, 2026 and PikPak on November 7, 2026.

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