QScan vs Form Memos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QScan
This tool offers fast QR code scanning and creation with extensive customization options. Easily embed logos, change colors, and manage your scan history. It's designed for both everyday use and professional branding.
- Lightning-fast scanning
- Smart detection from camera or photos
- Create QR codes for 15+ types
- Embed custom logos
- Vibrant custom colors
- Automatic history and search
- One-tap sharing
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Tired of slow, clunky QR code scanners and boring, generic codes? QScan is here to revolutionize your experience! We combine powerful, lightning-fast scanning with unparalleled customization options to bring you the most advanced QR code tool on the market. Whether for daily use, business branding, or personal style, QScan is your perfect choice. 【Lightning-Fast & Smart Scanning】 - Instant Scan: Launch the app and start scanning immediately with zero lag. - Smart Detection: Accurately detect and frame codes whether you're using the live camera or scanning from your photo library. - Multiple Code Handling: Effortlessly select and switch between multiple QR codes in a single view. - Safe Content Preview: Instantly see what's inside a code—links, text, contact info, Wi-Fi credentials, and more—before you open it. 【Endless Creativity & Customization】 - 15+ Supported Types: Create codes for websites, text, email, phone numbers, SMS, Wi-Fi, vCards, calendar events, App Store links, social media profiles, and much more! - Vibrant Custom Colors: Change the foreground and background colors to match your brand, mood, or style. - Embed Your Logo: Place your company logo, profile picture, or any custom icon in the center of your QR code. Multiple mask shapes (circle, square) are available to make it truly unique. - Professional-Grade Options: Choose from four error correction levels (L/M/Q/H) to ensure maximum scannability, even for complex designs. 【Full History & Easy Management】 - Automatic History: Every QR code you scan or create is automatically saved to your history for quick access. - Built-in Search: Find any code in your history with the powerful and fast search feature. - One-Tap Sharing: Save your finished QR codes to your photo album or share them instantly through any app. 【Personalized & Thoughtful Experience】 - Sensory Feedback: Enable vibration or sound effects for satisfying confirmation on every successful scan. - Auto-Open Links: Automatically launch trusted websites in your browser to save time. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. The camera is only active on the main scan screen and is disabled the moment you switch tabs. QScan is more than just a utility—it's a powerful assistant for your digital life. Download now and experience the magic of QR codes like never before!
Form Memos
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Organize notes, lists, records, and ideas with the clarity of forms. Form Memos is an app for creating memos as forms. Unlike traditional free-form notes, you can use form items—such as text fields, labels, and images—to build flexible, well-organized memo templates. You can also use Canvas to freely place, resize, and rotate controls in a fixed area, making it easy to create freer layouts like layered text and images. Create Memo Templates • Freely switch between Editing View, Memo View, and Reading View on iPhone • Easily add form items like labels, text fields, images, switches, dates, and more • Group related form items into sections to make content easier to browse and fill in • Use Markdown, ratings, radio buttons, checkboxes, buttons, message bubbles, and other components • Add a horizontal multi-image layout to insert several photos at once • Use the input bar at the bottom of Editing View to type text or add photos, then preview and quickly insert matching form items • Save frequently used form items as templates to reuse them faster • On supported systems, use the document browser to create a new document or find a recent one (requires iOS 18) Canvas • Use the Canvas form item to freely place, resize, and rotate controls in a fixed area • Easily create freer layouts such as layered text and images • Support layers, grouping, and locking, plus gradients, materials, QR codes, barcodes, and more • Save canvas layouts as templates to reuse across documents Powerful Editor • Replace default text and images with your own content • Apply built-in system colors to labels, text fields, images, and more • Enhance documents with more than 4,000 icons from SF Symbols • Apply rich fonts to text • Set button actions such as calling, emailing, or opening a link iCloud • Automatically sync across your other devices with iCloud • Form Memos automatically saves your documents as you make changes Share Your Work • Use AirDrop to send your document to anyone nearby • Quickly and easily share a link via Mail or Messages • Export your document as an image Forms Pro • Password-protect a document • Undo and redo changes freely • Copy and paste items effortlessly • View canvases and advanced items without watermarks Without a subscription, you can still create and preview every form item type; some premium components show a watermark. Some features may require internet access; additional fees and terms may apply. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Form Memos at every 2 months against QScan's every 4 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. QScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Form Memos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QScan ships an update every 4 months, Form Memos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QScan | Form Memos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chia-Chun Hsieh | 育良 邱 |
In-app purchases
QScan
- Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99
Form Memos
- Monthly Plan1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Year









