EFQRCode vs QR Reader & Creator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
QR Reader & Creator
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QR Reader & Creator is a simple QR reader, barcode scanner, and QR maker. FEATURES - Code Scanner - scans QR codes & barcodes - QR Generator - creates QR codes for email, phone, SMS, URL, text, Wi-Fi, location, and social profiles - Social QR - supports Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, X, Reddit, Messenger, Telegram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Threads, Discord, Spotify, and Viber - Custom QR - change colors and add supported center icons - History - save, search, filter, open, copy, share, or delete codes - Quick Actions - open links, call, message, open maps, copy, share, or search results - Pro Scanner - auto-save, auto-close results, and uninterrupted scanning Supported formats include QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5. QR Code Pro unlocks all QR creation types and advanced scanner settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://richsoft.app/qrcode/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EFQRCode at none against QR Reader & Creator's 2. EFQRCode also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). QR Reader & Creator's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. QR Reader & Creator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. EFQRCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
EFQRCode ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader & Creator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EFQRCode | QR Reader & Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 政 徐 | Rich Soft Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
EFQRCode
No in-app purchases
QR Reader & Creator
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Lifetime$3.99
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