# Visual Codes vs Wifi Code

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Visual Codes at 57% against Wifi Code's 0%. Visual Codes also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Wifi Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual Codes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Wifi Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Codes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual Codes has 267 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Visual Codes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Wifi Code's.

Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, Wifi Code every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Codes | Wifi Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-codes/id1262882475/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-code/id1455476969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 36 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Mayo](https://appshunter.io/developer/422822319) | [Julien Kermarec](https://appshunter.io/developer/955128067) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Codes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-codes/id1262882475)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Share & Print Codes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save Scanned Codes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💡 Multiple QR code types (WiFi, contacts, URLs, addresses)
- 🚀 Quick code generation process
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during printing
- 🐛 Apple Watch display issues - title bar blocks QR code
- ❌ Limited contact field options
- ❌ No multiple phone numbers support in contacts
- ❌ No Apple Watch complication support

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Wifi Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-code/id1455476969)

Easily share your Wi-Fi network by generating a QR code. Simply input your network details and security type to create a scannable code. Connect to other networks just as quickly by scanning their QR codes.

**Highlights:** Generate Wi-Fi QR codes, Scan Wi-Fi QR codes, Input network name (SSID), Input network password, Select security type (WPA, WEP), Mark network as hidden

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Codes free?

Visual Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wifi Code free?

Wifi Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Codes or Wifi Code?

Visual Codes is rated higher. Visual Codes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Wifi Code averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Visual Codes or Wifi Code have ads?

Wifi Code shows ads; Visual Codes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Visual Codes or Wifi Code?

Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, and Wifi Code every 36 months. Most recently, Visual Codes was updated on September 30, 2026 and Wifi Code on June 11, 2026.

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