Comparison

Visual Codes vs My Wi

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

Head to head
About

Visual Codes

Easily create scannable QR codes for various purposes like sharing links, contact details, or WiFi. The app also allows you to scan existing codes and save them to a personal library for quick access.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for links, contacts, WiFi, and more
  • Scan QR codes with the app or iPhone/iPad camera
  • Save scanned codes to a personal library
  • Organize codes with drag and drop
  • Share and print codes
  • Customize code color palettes
  • Pin favorite codes for Siri access
Features
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Make QR codes for sharing links, contact info, home WiFi networks and much more. Create a QR code using Visual Codes for others to scan. Scanning a code is easy. Just point the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11. You can even scan a QR code within Visual Codes itself, and save them to your own library. Tap Add Code and select from seven actions: Open Link, Search Web, Compose Email, Add Contact, Map Location, Call Phone Number and Connect to WiFi. Codes are automatically saved to your library, so you can always find them later. Drag and drop to bring your most-used codes to the top of the list. Share and print to send codes to friends. Print as Poster to fill the page with a large code, or use Grid mode to fit multiple codes per sheet. Change up the color palette with four styles; Bright, Default, Subtle and Lilac. Set a Pinned Code to access your favourite QR code without even launching Visual Codes, through Siri. Visual Codes works great, looks great, and takes advantage of the latest iOS 11 technologies. Beautiful large headers. Drag and drop integration. Optimized for iPad with Split View and keyboard shortcuts. Rich VoiceOver and Smart Color Invert support. So much more.

About

My Wi

Easily share Wi-Fi network access by generating QR codes. Guests can scan the code with their device to connect instantly, eliminating the need to type passwords. Store and manage multiple network QR codes for seamless sharing at home, work, or elsewhere.

Highlights
  • Generate unlimited Wi-Fi QR codes
  • Hassle-free guest sharing
  • Seamless iOS camera integration
  • Store and share multiple network QR codes
  • Simplify network invites
Features
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Tired of spelling out Wi-Fi passwords? With QR Wi-Fi, connecting to your network is as easy as a snap! Effortless Network Sharing: Generate and share QR codes for an endless array of Wi-Fi networks. No more tedious password entry—just scan and connect! Seamless iOS Integration: Simply point an iOS device's camera at the QR code, and voilà! Guests are prompted to join your network instantly. Unlimited Convenience: Generate, store, and share QR codes for multiple networks effortlessly. Whether at home, work, or on the go, inviting guests to your Wi-Fi network has never been simpler. Features: * Generate QR codes for unlimited Wi-Fi networks * Hassle-free sharing for guests * Seamless integration with iOS devices * Store and share QR codes for various networks * Simplify network invites for friends, family, and colleagues Say goodbye to Wi-Fi password headaches. Download QR Wi-Fi now and streamline your network sharing experience!

Screenshots

Visual Codes4 screens
My Wi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Visual Codes at none against My Wi's shown. Visual Codes also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Visual Codes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and My Wi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Visual Codes against 4.5 for My Wi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 111 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Visual Codes's written reviews are positive against 56% of My Wi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, My Wi every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Visual Codes versus My Wi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual CodesMy Wi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (267 ratings) — better4.5 (111 ratings)
Positive reviews57.4% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings267 — better111
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin MayoTevfik Yucek

Customer experience

Visual Codes

All ratings267 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative33.8%

My Wi

All ratings111 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Visual Codes

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Print feature crashes consistently
  • Apple Watch QR codes blocked by title bar/menu bar
  • Restore purchase button unresponsive
  • App crashes when scanning certain QR codes
  • Scanning blocks code with title text
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  • Apple Watch synchronization not working
  • Paid features not activating after purchase
  • Save to camera roll feature not functional
  • iOS 15 Siri pinning feature eliminated
  • Apple Watch Series 6 compatibility issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch complication support
  • Multiple phone numbers in contact QR codes
  • Additional contact fields (mobile number, birthday, website)
  • Device synchronization between iPhone and iPad
  • Print customization (resize, custom fields, labels)
Show 5 more
  • QR code naming/labeling system
  • Custom text/raw text QR code option
  • Ability to add SSID and password display on WiFi codes
  • Code sorting functionality
  • Better in-app instructions and tutorials

My Wi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Codes

One-time2
  • Unlock Share & Print Codes$0.99
  • Save Scanned Codes$1.99
1 purchases

My Wi

One-time1
  • Remove Wi-Fi QR Advertisements$4.99

Questions

Is Visual Codes free?
Visual Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Wi free?
My Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Codes or My Wi?
Visual Codes is rated higher. Visual Codes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while My Wi averages 4.5 from 111 ratings.
Do Visual Codes or My Wi have ads?
My Wi shows ads; Visual Codes does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Codes or My Wi?
Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, and My Wi every 7 months. Most recently, Visual Codes was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Wi on November 1, 2026.

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