Comparison

QRCodeGen+ vs QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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.

About

QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro

Easily scan and create custom QR codes with various design options. Supports multiple code types, batch scanning, and export in high resolution. Includes Apple Watch integration for viewing generated codes.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR & barcode scanner
  • Batch scanning capability
  • Create custom QR codes (URL, text, Wi-Fi, etc.)
  • Multiple design styles and color options
  • Export codes as high-resolution PNG/SVG
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Design and scan codes—fast. QR Maker & Scanner Pro is your all-in-one toolkit to scan QR codes and barcodes, batch-scan in a flash, and create beautiful, highly scannable codes with colors, gradients, and multiple pixel/eye styles. Scan anything • Lightning-fast camera scanner for QR & barcodes • Batch scan: capture multiple codes in one session • Opens links, Wi-Fi, contacts, SMS, email, geo, and more • History with quick re-open and copy Create your own codes • Generate QR for URL, text, Wi-Fi, phone, SMS, email, contact (vCard), event (ICS), location, clipboard, etc. • Generate barcodes: Code 128, PDF417, Aztec • Export as high-resolution images (PNG); vector (SVG) support in app data Make it yours (and still scannable) • Solid color, linear gradient, or radial gradient fills • Multiple on-pixel (module) styles: Square, Rounded, Circle, Squircle, Vertical/Horizontal, Rounded Path • Eye (finder) styles for a polished look • Adjustable quiet zone spacing and optional center logo/emoji overlay Share & save • Save to Photos, copy to clipboard, or share anywhere • Store creations with content, style JSON, and hashes for easy re-use Built for reliability with robust error correction and ISO-friendly quiet zones so your styled codes remain easy to scan. New QR Code Maker on Apple Watch App, View your Generate code on Apple Watch App Notes • Some barcode payloads may require specific formats for best results. • Camera access is required to scan codes; Photos access is optional for saving/center images. QR code Maker & Scanner Pro App offers two auto-renewing unlimited Access subscription options: $0.99/Week as Weekly Subscription. $2.99/Year as Annually Subscription. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTune account, and your account will be charged within 24-hour to the end of the current period .Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your iTunes store after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. We Always provide frequent updates to add new feature to QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro, for making it even more beautiful and productive. Terms of use: https://motivateapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://motivateapps.com/privacyClean.html

Screenshots

QRCodeGen+4 screens
QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro at Free against QRCodeGen+'s $2.99. QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). QRCodeGen+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro is free to download; QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99 up front. QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. QRCodeGen+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRCodeGen+ ships an update every 6 months, QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
QRCodeGen+ versus QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCodeGen+QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulo CorreiaAmit Verma

Customer experience

QRCodeGen+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QRCodeGen+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro

Subscriptions2
  • QR Pro.$5.997 Days
  • QR Pro.$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Pro.$29.99

Questions

Is QRCodeGen+ free?
QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro free?
QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRCodeGen+ or QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro?
QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro is rated higher. QRCodeGen+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QRCodeGen+ or QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro have ads?
Neither QRCodeGen+ nor QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRCodeGen+ or QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro?
QRCodeGen+ ships an update every 6 months, and QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro every 2 months. Most recently, QRCodeGen+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and QR Code Maker & Scanner Pro on October 1, 2026.

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