QR Laps vs 5K QR Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Laps
Effortlessly track student laps and calculate total distance without manual input. This app uses QR codes to count rounds, preventing cheating and providing instant rankings. Results can be exported for further analysis.
- Automatic lap counting via QR codes
- No clicks or typing names required
- Automatic distance calculation
- Ranking list generation
- CSV export of results
- Manual intervention for corrections
- Unit of measurement selection
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Count how many laps each of your students has run and automatically calculate the total distance. Export the results. Everything happens without a single click and without entering a single name! The app counts how often a QR code is shown. The students have their QR code scanned after each round. Enter a lap length and the app automatically calculates the total distance run and creates a ranking list. This can be exported as a .csv file for further processing. INFO This app is based on the popular QR Counter and has been adapted to the wishes of sports teachers. The highlights are the automatic distance calculation, the prevention of cheating and the acoustic lap counter. HIGHLIGHTS -> NO CLICKS -> NO TYPING OF NAMES -> GET A RANKING -> SAVE AUTOMATICALLY Close the app and work on the same data the next day. All data is saved automatically. -> EXPORT -> MANUAL INTERVENTION Change the result by swiping right to add 1 point. Swipe left to remove 1 point. If there is a person without QR code, it is possible to manually add a counter. -> SELECT THE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT miles, yards, feets, kilometers -> AUDIO FEEDBACK The app calls the number of running laps after each scan. -> CHANGE CAMERA Choose between front or back camera. -> NO CHEATING POSSIBLE After each scan, the code is locked for 10 seconds. -> MISSING QR CODE? It's possible to add a counter manually. Just type in the name and click the add button. Tip for maximum performance: Use any smartphone for up to 12 students. This avoids traffic jams. -> CREATE MULTIPLE QR CODES ONLINE AT http://www.teaching-apps.com Simply type in all names/items at once and get multiple QR codes in a PDF, which you can then print and save. It couldn’t be any easier! Each QR code is embedded in a student ID card in a credit-card size. These cards can be used for different apps and uses.
5K QR Code
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5k QR Code is a companion iOS and Apple Watch app that makes it quick and easy to display your personal 5K barcode for events like parkrun. Whether you want to share your barcode on your phone or want a fast way to show your code from your wrist, this app helps you get moving without digging through your emails or wallet. You can even keep a copy of your family and friend's barcode on your phone, for when they forget it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 5K QR Code at Free against QR Laps's $2.99. QR Laps's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
5K QR Code is free to download; QR Laps costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | QR Laps | 5K QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #44 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ursin Tanner | MATTHEW GARDNER |
In-app purchases
QR Laps
No in-app purchases
5K QR Code
No in-app purchases









