QRTaro vs Kane Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QRTaro
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QRTaro is an application that can read QR code and create QR code. Easy operation! Read history will also remain. β QRMaker: Create a QR code from the input text. The created QR code can be saved as an image in a photo album. Also, the created QR code can be sent directly to an application such as a message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail, etc. β QRReader: Read the QR code from the camera and photo album images. Since pinch-in pinch-out and tap focus function are carried, focus adjustment can be done easily. By tapping the folder icon displayed at the bottom of the top screen, the photo album is displayed and you can also select the previously saved QR code image for reading. You can also pass the scanned data directly to the application such as message, mail, memo, Twitter, LINE, Gmail from the reading result screen. Also, since the scanned data of the QR code is displayed as a scan history by date on the history list screen, you can tap the scanned data and obtain the reading result again. Since historical data has selective batch delete and delete all functions, it is also possible for users to organize them. β» Up to 30 history lists are displayed. If it exceeds 30, the history data of the oldest date is deleted. β Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.
Kane Link
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The KANE Link is the companion app for all SPM,DPM,DT2 test kits. Activate Bluetooth on your mobile device to read instrument values ββfrom the SPM, DPM, DT2. In addition to the measured values, the Min,Max,Avg calculates and displays and share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kane Link at none against QRTaro's 1. Kane Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). QRTaro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kane Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRTaro ships an update monthly, Kane Link every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRTaro | Kane Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masashi Sasaoka | Kane Asia Inc. |
In-app purchases
QRTaro
- Ad-free$1.99
Kane Link
No in-app purchases









