Comparison

M vs Share

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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

Share

Easily create and share personalized QR codes for any link, including social profiles, websites, and contact information. Access your codes from your home screen or smartwatch, and enjoy offline display capabilities. Perfect for networking and quick sharing.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for any link
  • Home screen widget support
  • WatchOS compatibility
  • One-tap sharing
  • Dark mode and custom designs
  • Offline code display
Features
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Share-QR – Your QR Code Generator for Instant Sharing Want to share your social profiles, websites, or contact info in seconds? Share-QR makes it effortless! Create personalized QR codes for any link—Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, WhatsApp, or even your personal portfolio. How it works: Add your favorite links in the app Instantly generate sleek QR codes Let friends scan your code or share it directly Why you’ll love Share-QR: - Home Widget – Access your codes right from your home screen - WatchOS supported – QR codes on your smartwatch - One-tap sharing – No more typing long URLs - Dark mode & custom designs – Match your style - Works offline – No internet needed to display codes Perfect for networking, business cards, or sharing Wi-Fi! Get Share-QR now – your links, one scan away! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

M4 screens
Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against Share's 4. M also leads on ads (none vs shown). Share's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Share sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 4 months, Share weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M versus Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWai Yin ChanDaniel Seebach

Customer experience

M

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Share

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Share

Subscriptions2
  • Cloud Synchronization (1 Month)$0.991 Month
  • Cloud Synchronization (1 Year)$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Widget Premium$5.99
  • Watch Premium$5.99

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Share free?
Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M or Share have ads?
Share shows ads; M does not.
Which is updated more often, M or Share?
M ships an update every 4 months, and Share weekly. Most recently, M was updated on September 20, 2026 and Share on August 31, 2026.

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