Comparison

PFx Brick vs QR Code

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

Head to head
About

PFx Brick

Control and customize your PFx Brick devices with this app. Manage motor functions, lighting effects, and sound through a Bluetooth connection. Offers intuitive control panels and emulation of classic remote controls.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connection
  • Motor control and lighting effects
  • Multi-channel sound effects
  • Customizable control panels
  • Emulation of LEGO Power Functions IR remotes
  • Device configuration (name, power saving, audio)
Features
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The PFx Brick mobile app gives you customization and control of your PFx Brick using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your iPhone or iPad. All of the sophisticated motor control, dazzling lighting effects, and multi-channel sound effects of the PFx Brick are at your fingertips with the PFx Brick app. Seamlessly connect and control your PFx Brick(s) with your choice of easy to use control panels. Setup and customize your PFx Brick just the way you want it! Features - Scan for new PFx Bricks and "pair" your favourite PFx Bricks for easy access - Configure every aspect of the PFx Brick including its name, power saving features, lighting channels, audio defaults, and sophisticated motor control adjustments - Directly control your PFx Brick with easy to use sliders, knobs, and buttons arranged on a variety of control panels - Instantly swipe to the control panel of your choice at any time - Emulation of LEGO® Power Functions dual speed and dual joystick IR remote controls let you operate your PFx Brick the same way using IR and Bluetooth! Supported Devices - PFx Brick 4 MB - PFx Brick 8 MB - PFx Brick 16 MB LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this application.

About

QR Code

Features
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Never lose an important QR scan again. QR Code: Backup & Restore is a fast QR scanner and barcode reader that automatically keeps your scan history. Scan QR codes, save your results, and back up your history so you can restore it when you switch devices or reinstall the app. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES • Scan QR codes quickly with your camera • Scan barcodes and other supported codes • Scan QR codes from photos and saved images • Open links, Wi-Fi information, contacts and more • Get your scan results instantly NEVER LOSE YOUR SCAN HISTORY Every scan can be saved to your history so you can find it again later. No need to rescan a QR code just because you closed the app. BACKUP & RESTORE Keep your QR scan history safe with backup and restore. • Back up your saved QR history • Restore your scans when needed • Keep your history when moving to a new device • Recover your saved scans after reinstalling the app CREATE QR CODES Create QR codes for the information you want to share, including links, text, Wi-Fi and more. YOUR QR HISTORY IN ONE PLACE Quickly access previous scans and manage the QR codes you've saved. Whether it's a website, Wi-Fi network, product code, ticket or another QR code, you can find your previous scans without scanning again. WHY QR CODE: BACKUP & RESTORE? Most QR scanners focus only on scanning. This app also helps you keep your scan history safe. Scan it. Save it. Back it up. Restore it. Download QR Code: Backup & Restore and keep your important QR scans available when you need them. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PFx Brick4 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PFx Brick at none against QR Code's 1. PFx Brick also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). QR Code's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PFx Brick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PFx Brick ships an update every 16 months, QR Code every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PFx Brick versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPFx BrickQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFx Bricks Inc.Keval Vasaniya

In-app purchases

None

PFx Brick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days

Questions

Is PFx Brick free?
PFx Brick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PFx Brick or QR Code have ads?
Neither PFx Brick nor QR Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PFx Brick or QR Code?
PFx Brick ships an update every 16 months, and QR Code every 8 days. Most recently, PFx Brick was updated on October 8, 2026 and QR Code on October 10, 2026.

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