# M vs Share

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.

Both are free to download. Share sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-qr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6504952579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wai Yin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376527988) | [Daniel Seebach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556683755) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-code/id1376527989)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-qr-code-scanner-and-maker/id6504952579)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Synchronization (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Cloud Synchronization (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Watch Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*