M vs QR4all
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
M
This utility app allows users to create, store, and share QR codes directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers local storage and the ability to upload QR codes to an online database for easy access and retrieval.
- Local QR code storage
- Share QR codes online
- Download QR codes from online database
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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M-Code is your all-in-one barcode toolkit. Scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes โ all from your pocket. SCAN CODE Point your camera or import from your photo library. M-Code recognizes 11 barcode formats including QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5. CREATE FROM TEXT Type any content and generate a barcode instantly. Choose from QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, or Aztec โ with a live preview of each format before you save. YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Organize saved codes with custom titles. Search, reorder, and access them anytime. View the encoded content, copy it, or open embedded URLs directly. APPLE WATCH Access all your saved codes on your wrist. Perfect for quickly showing a code at checkout or entry.
QR4all
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Need a QR code that looks great and works perfectly? QR4all lets you create, scan, and manage QR codes on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch โ with more design options than any other QR app. โธ ALL QR CODE TYPES Create codes for URLs, WiFi, text, phone numbers, SMS, vCards, email, calendar events, GPS locations, EPC bank transfers. โธ 50+ DESIGN OPTIONS โข 17 pixel shapes, 19 eye shapes, 17 pupil shapes โข Custom colors for foreground, background, eyes & pupils โข Linear & radial gradients with 6 directions โข Add your own logo โ or let the app auto-load favicons for URLs โข 35+ watermark motifs (sports, nature, business & more) โข Contrast warning to ensure your codes stay scannable โข Save your favorite design as default template โธ PRO-QUALITY EXPORT โข PNG in 4 sizes: 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 pixels โข SVG vector graphics โ perfect for print โข PDF export (single or batch all codes at once) โข Share via iOS Share Sheet to any app โธ BUILT-IN SCANNER Scan QR codes with live camera preview. Every scan is saved to your scan history with timestamps. Turn any scanned code into your own โ edit colors, shapes, and content instantly. Besides QR codes, the scanner now also reads barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) โ free. With Pro you can scan codes straight from photos and screenshots. โธ STAY ORGANIZED โข Favorites pinned to the top (swipe to add) โข Labels & categories (5 built-in + create your own) โข Filter bar with label chips โข Search by title, content, or type โข Sort: manual, newest, oldest, or by type โข Drag & drop to reorder โธ APPLE WATCH Your QR codes sync automatically to Apple Watch โ all codes or favorites only. Watch displays codes natively, no image transfer needed. Perfect for showing codes at checkout, events, or on the go. With very large collections not everything fits on the watch โ simply switch to favourites-only sync in that case. โธ WIDGET & SHARING Put your favourite codes on the Home Screen as a widget โ your Wi-Fi or business card is ready to show instantly. Share a link from Safari or any other app straight to QR4all and the matching code is created automatically. On iOS 17 or later you can choose exactly which code each widget shows. โธ 22 LANGUAGES Switch languages right inside the app โ independent of your system language. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ FREE TO USE Create up to 5 QR codes with URL, WiFi, text, phone & SMS โ completely free. QR4ALL PRO โ ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION A single purchase unlocks everything forever: โข Unlimited QR codes โข All QR code types โข Logos, gradients & watermarks โข SVG & PDF export โข Export up to 2048ร2048 โข Scan history with timestamps โข Scan from photos & screenshots โข Home Screen widget โข Share from other apps โข Backup: export & import No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once, use forever. โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Download QR4all now and create your first custom QR code in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against QR4all's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. QR4all sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. M asks for nothing beyond the download.
M ships an update every 4 months, QR4all every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M | QR4all |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Wai Yin Chan | Tobias Huppertz |
In-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases
QR4all
- QR4all Pro$4.99







