Comparison

QRTaro vs QR Code Maker

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

Head to head
About

QRTaro

Features
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QRTaro is an application that can read QR code and create QR code. Easy operation! Read history will also remain. ā—† 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. ā—† 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. ※ Up to 30 history lists are displayed. If it exceeds 30, the history data of the oldest date is deleted. ā—† Note: Ads will be hidden if you pay.

About

QR Code Maker

Features
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Create QR codes in seconds Monqrcode is a powerful QR code generator to create, customize and share QR codes instantly. Fast QR generator • Create QR codes instantly • URLs, contacts, data • Easy to use Generate QR codes in seconds. Custom QR codes • Add your logo • Unique QR designs • Perfect for branding Easy sharing • Save to gallery • Share instantly • Access anytime Perfect for all uses • Business • Marketing • Personal • Events Why choose Monqrcode? • Fast generator • Custom QR codes • Simple UI • Instant sharing • Reliable app Download now and create your QR codes.

Screenshots

QRTaro4 screens
QR Code Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Maker at none against QRTaro's 1. QR Code Maker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QRTaro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Code Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRTaro ships an update monthly, QR Code Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QRTaro versus QR Code Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRTaroQR Code Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasashi SasaokaAMADOU OURY CAMARA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QRTaro

One-time1
  • Ad-free$1.99
None

QR Code Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRTaro free?
QRTaro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Maker free?
QR Code Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRTaro or QR Code Maker have ads?
Both QRTaro and QR Code Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRTaro or QR Code Maker?
QRTaro ships an update monthly, and QR Code Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, QRTaro was updated on September 9, 2026 and QR Code Maker on September 20, 2026.

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