QRCodeGen+ vs The Next Shift Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCodeGen+
Easily generate and read QR and barcodes for various data types, including websites, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Customize code appearance with colors, logos, and backgrounds. Save, print, or access codes instantly from widgets and Apple Watch.
- Generate QR codes for websites, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
- Read QR and barcodes quickly with camera
- Customize QR code colors and backgrounds
- Add custom logos to QR codes
- Save, print, or share generated codes
- View codes on widgets and Apple Watch
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QRCodeGen + is an application to generate QR Codes and BarCodes, being also a reader for the same codes. With QRCodeGen + you can generate codes for WebSites, phone numbers, Email addresses, YouTube addresses, VCard's, locations, and links to Wi-Fi routers. QRCodeGen + is also a fast and efficient code reader, just by pointing. You can save the code for later viewing, or you can access it right away. QRCodeGen + lets you change the colors of the QR code as well as the background. You can also change the name, or place a logo of your choice in the center of your QRCode. You can simply point the camera at the text you want, take a photo, and quickly create your QRCode. You can also speech your text. The App also allows, among other things, save the image in Photos, in Files, or print directly. You can see your QRCodes directly on the Widget and on your Apple Watch. QrCodeGen + is completely free of advertising or in app purchases.
The Next Shift Widget
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A better calendar widget designed for everyone! Used by shift workers, including hospital staff and other healthcare workers. Free forever. No ads forever. No data collected. Features: - Syncs with Apple Calendar app - Select individual or multiple calendars - Correct handling of night shifts compared to the default app - Light mode and dark mode styling - Style variant - Color matches your calendar
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Next Shift Widget at Free against QRCodeGen+'s $2.99. The Next Shift Widget also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
The Next Shift Widget is free to download; QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCodeGen+ ships an update every 6 months, The Next Shift Widget every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCodeGen+ | The Next Shift Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paulo Correia | Made by Nick LLC |
In-app purchases
QRCodeGen+
No in-app purchases
The Next Shift Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRCodeGen+ free?
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Do QRCodeGen+ or The Next Shift Widget have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRCodeGen+ or The Next Shift Widget?
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