Comparison

Visual Codes vs QR Code Generator

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

QR Code Generator

Easily create and customize dynamic QR codes for various purposes. Generate codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more, with options for batch creation and real-time analytics. Edit existing codes anytime and receive scan notifications.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more
  • Fully customize icons, shapes, colors, and text
  • Batch creation from CSV or JSON files
  • Edit existing QR codes anytime
  • Receive scan notifications and view analytics
  • Multi-link QR codes for social media
  • Built-in QR code and barcode scanner
Features
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Create QR codes you can update any time — no reprint needed. MQRG is the smart QR toolkit for businesses, creators, and marketers. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste a URL, contact, or any content 2. Pick a template, customize colors, shapes, and icons 3. Export, share, or save — your QR code is live and editable Pro tip: create a QR code from any website using the iOS Share Menu. SMART QR CODES — EDIT ANY TIME New WiFi password. Updated menu. New landing page. Changed phone number. Change the destination whenever you need to — the printed code keeps working. No reprint, no panic. KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SCAN Track every scan: when, where, how many. Get a push notification the moment someone scans your code. Spot your best campaigns and adjust based on real data — not guesses. YOUR DOMAIN, YOUR BRAND Use your own URL for every QR code link. More trust, more professional — every scan reinforces your brand. 460+ TEMPLATES — MATCH YOUR BRAND IN SECONDS Colors, shapes, icons, corners, embedded text. Start from a ready-made design or build your own. Every template is designed to scan reliably. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE APP URLs, vCards, vCard+, Multi-links, WiFi, Phone, SMS, Email, PDFs, Images, Google Places, and all major social platforms. Plus batch creation from .csv or .json — hundreds of QR codes in a single tap. BUILT-IN SCANNER & QUALITY CHECK Scan any QR code or barcode. Verify your own codes scan reliably in different lighting and on different surfaces — before you print. REAL SUPPORT, REAL PEOPLE Need help? We reply to every message, usually within a day. Download MQRG and create your first smart QR code in seconds. Privacy Policy: https://my-qrcode-gen.com/privacy Terms: https://my-qrcode-gen.com/terms

Screenshots

Visual Codes4 screens
QR Code Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Visual Codes at none against QR Code Generator's shown. Visual Codes also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). QR Code Generator's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 267). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 QR Code Generator sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6 for QR Code Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Generator has 3.6K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Visual Codes's written reviews are positive against 64% of QR Code Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Generator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Codes versus QR Code Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual CodesQR Code Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (267 ratings)4.6 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews56.7% of reviews64.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2673.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin MayoNBApps

Customer experience

Visual Codes

All ratings267 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral9.0%
Negative34.3%

QR Code Generator

All ratings3,570 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.8%

User reviews

Visual Codes

From 267 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

QR Code Generator

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 💡 Customizable QR codes
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔋 Drains battery

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

QR Code Generator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • QR codes not scanning properly
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Syncing problems across devices
  • Unreliable performance after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free features
  • Ability to cancel subscription
  • Contact support directly from app
  • Improved organization and UI
  • Compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Codes

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

QR Code Generator

Subscriptions14
  • Static QR-Code - one month$4.991 Month
  • 1 month$7.991 Month
  • Dynamic QR-Code - one month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • All Included - One Week$8.997 Days
  • All Included - One Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • 1 month$14.991 Month
  • Static QR-Code - one year$17.991 Year
  • 1 month$24.991 Month
  • 1 year$26.991 Year
  • All Included - One Year$39.991 Year
  • Dynamic QR-Code - one year3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 1 year$46.991 Year
  • 1 year$89.991 Year
  • 1 year$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove watermark$3.99
  • Go premium$89.99

Questions

Is Visual Codes free?
Visual Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Generator free?
QR Code Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Codes or QR Code Generator?
Visual Codes and QR Code Generator are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 267 and 3.6K ratings respectively.
Do Visual Codes or QR Code Generator have ads?
QR Code Generator shows ads; Visual Codes does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Codes or QR Code Generator?
Visual Codes ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Generator every 3 days. Most recently, Visual Codes was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR Code Generator on September 29, 2026.

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