Comparison

EFQRCode vs 2FA4G

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

2FA4G

Features
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2FA4G is an authenticator app for Garmin watch users who want OTP, 2FA, MFA, verification codes, one-time passwords, offline codes, QR import, and wrist access to security codes. Import OTP tokens on your phone, scan QR codes, read QR images from Photos, paste otpauth:// links, or add tokens manually. Then sync supported tokens to your watch through the 2FA4G Connect IQ watch app, so your codes stay available when your phone is in your pocket. Why 2FA4G: - Watch authenticator workflow for Garmin wearable users - TOTP and HOTP token management - QR scan, photo import, clipboard import, and manual entry - Offline access to supported verification codes on the watch - Local-first storage for token secrets on phone and, when synced, on watch - Pro upgrade for unlimited active tokens and full Garmin sync workflows Connect IQ watch app: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/784776e6-609d-4a83-8b1c-6c112da7fd6e Terms: https://2fa4g.li2niu.com/en/terms Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. 2FA4G is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin.

Screenshots

EFQRCode4 screens
2FA4G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EFQRCode at none against 2FA4G's 3. EFQRCode also leads on device support (4 vs 2). 2FA4G's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. 2FA4G sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EFQRCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EFQRCode ships an update every 2 months, 2FA4G every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EFQRCode versus 2FA4G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFQRCode2FA4G
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer政 徐Wuhan Newrathon Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EFQRCode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

2FA4G

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is EFQRCode free?
EFQRCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2FA4G free?
2FA4G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EFQRCode or 2FA4G have ads?
Neither EFQRCode nor 2FA4G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EFQRCode or 2FA4G?
EFQRCode ships an update every 2 months, and 2FA4G every 4 days. Most recently, EFQRCode was updated on November 2, 2026 and 2FA4G on October 31, 2026.

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