Comparison

M vs HmCam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

About

HmCam

Features
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HmCam APP is a remote viewer for H.M.E IP Camera. 1. Control IPCam relay on/off. 2. Listen to IPCam audio. 3. Remote playback from SD.

Screenshots

M4 screens
HmCam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HmCam at monthly against M's every 4 months. HmCam also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 4 months, HmCam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
M versus HmCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMHmCam
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWai Yin ChanAquila DVR

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

HmCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HmCam free?
HmCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or HmCam have ads?
Neither M nor HmCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or HmCam?
M ships an update every 4 months, and HmCam monthly. Most recently, M was updated on September 20, 2026 and HmCam on September 13, 2026.

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