Comparison

QRCode Book vs World History Map

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

Head to head
About

QRCode Book

Features
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Application that lets you read and generate QR Codes, Aztec codes, EAN-128 barcodes, and more through optical scanning of QR codes, EAN, DataMatrix, Aztec, and other formats. Text is imported using UTF-8 encoding. Codes can be created using the keyboard or by receiving text from another source. Generated codes are created directly on the device and do not pass through any intermediate server. The documentation includes modules for QR Codes supporting VCARDs, calendar events (CALENDAR), Wi-Fi connections, Apple localization QR Codes, Google services, and social media links. You can also create collections of QR Codes and view the corresponding web pages later. QRCode Book works like a booklet of pages, allowing you to store and exchange codes using the various sharing methods available on iPhone. The code content is displayed while typing, and certain special elements are automatically detected when the keyboard is hidden. • Exchange QR Codes by optical scanning with another device. • Share text and images via AirDrop. • Share via email, SMS, and other available services. • Read QR Codes, EAN barcodes, DataMatrix, and Aztec codes. • Print your QR Codes or use the generated images for printing. The last page of the booklet contains quick documentation with specialized modules such as VCARD, WIFI, CALENDAR, LOCALIZATION, social networks, and more. Good to know: • Shake the device to clear the current text. • Tap the editor to display the keyboard. • Tap the logo to hide the keyboard. Springboard Quick Menu (iPhone 11 and later) • Instant scanning of various code formats. • Quick access to the documentation. ¢ JF Pautex, Nancy v1.3 - 2026

About

World History Map

Explore ancient civilizations and modern historical developments with detailed maps. This atlas covers regions from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the Roman Empire and the 15th-century global landscape. It's a practical tool for visualizing world history.

Highlights
  • Ancient civilization maps
  • Modern history maps (15th-1912)
  • Focus on West Asia and North Africa
  • Mediterranean and Roman Empire maps
  • Global historical development visualization
  • Clear display of historical events
Features
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The World History Atlas contains two parts: ancient history and modern history. Ancient history mainly includes maps of ancient civilizations in West Asia and North Africa starting around 3000 BC, such as ancient Egypt and ancient Babylon. It also includes historical maps of ancient Greece and countries along the Mediterranean Sea, as well as historical maps of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire. The modern history part includes maps of the historical development of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania from the 15th century to 1912. It freshly and clearly displays various famous events in the process of world history. It is a very practical tool for understanding the development process of world history.

Screenshots

QRCode Book4 screens
World History Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode Book at none against World History Map's 7. QRCode Book also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). World History Map's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. World History Map sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. QRCode Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCode Book ships an update every 2 months, World History Map every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QRCode Book versus World History Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCode BookWorld History Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB711 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Francois Pautex跃伟 侯

In-app purchases

None

QRCode Book

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

World History Map

One-time7
  • 1 X 10$0.99
  • 1 X 20$1.99
  • 1 X 30$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 1 X 40$3.99
  • 1 X 50$4.99
  • 1 X 60$5.99
  • 1 X 70$6.99

Questions

Is QRCode Book free?
QRCode Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is World History Map free?
World History Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QRCode Book or World History Map have ads?
Neither QRCode Book nor World History Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCode Book or World History Map?
QRCode Book ships an update every 2 months, and World History Map every 9 months. Most recently, QRCode Book was updated on October 8, 2026 and World History Map on October 12, 2026.

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