Comparison

Clipbox QR code reader vs QR Code Share

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

Head to head
About

Clipbox QR code reader

Easily read QR codes from your camera or photo library. Create custom, colorful QR codes with background images to share your SNS profiles. Save and share your creations across various platforms.

Highlights
  • QR code reader via camera
  • Read QR from camera roll
  • Flashlight support
  • Scan history
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decorate QR codes with images and colors
  • Share generated QR codes
Features
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"Clipbox QR", a latest app from official series of "Clipbox" which downloaded over 23 million in Japan, is finally launched! "Clipbox QR" is an app specialized for reading and creating QR code. You can create your own colorful and engaging QR code with background image, that makes sharing your SNS profile convinient and easier. ------------------------------------------ Main functions · QR code reader (camera reading) · Read QR code from camera roll · Flashlight on while reading · Scan history ■ QR code creating function · Generate QR code · Decorate QR code - Background image setting - Change shape - Change color · Share the generated QR code (deco QR) to various SNSs · Save to camera roll * QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE. * Your deco QR might not be able to read by other QR code reader app due to the difference in performance.

About

QR Code Share

Easily create and share custom QR codes for URLs, text, social media profiles, or WiFi access. Connect with others instantly by generating codes for events, notes, or messages. Save and share them via various messaging apps.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes from URLs or text
  • Share social media profiles as QR codes
  • Generate WiFi QR codes for easy connection
  • Exchange event details or messages via QR
  • Save QR codes as images
  • Share via messaging apps
Features
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QR Code Share makes it super easy to create and share your own QR codes with friends, family, or anyone you meet. Share smarter, faster, and more fun! ◆ What you can do - Turn any URL or text into a QR code - Share your social media profiles as a QR code - Create WiFi QR codes and let guests connect instantly - Exchange event details, notes, or messages via QR - Save your QR codes as images or share via LINE, email, or chat apps ◆ Perfect for - Sharing your Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok profile - Sending your WiFi password to friends at home - Handing out event info at school or clubs - Quickly sharing links and notes with classmates or colleagues ◆ Key Features - Simple and friendly design - Lightweight and easy to use - Works even offline for QR code creation - Share anytime, anywhere with just one tap QR codes are not only for scanning anymore— with QR Code Share, you can create and share your own instantly. Connect with people in the easiest way possible! --- About in-app subscriptions - What you can do with an in-app subscription You can remove ads in the app. $ 0.99 / month --- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. --- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries. --- privacy policy: https://zero2one-mys.github.io/qr-code-share/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://zero2one-mys.github.io/qr-code-share/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Clipbox QR code reader4 screens
QR Code Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clipbox QR code reader at 76% against QR Code Share's 0%. Clipbox QR code reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR Code Share's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. QR Code Share sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Clipbox QR code reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clipbox QR code reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Share has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Clipbox QR code reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Code Share's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Clipbox QR code reader versus QR Code Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClipbox QR code readerQR Code Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKGCryo fujise

Customer experience

Clipbox QR code reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

QR Code Share

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clipbox QR code reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Share

Subscriptions1
  • Remove in-app advertisements.$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Clipbox QR code reader free?
Clipbox QR code reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Share free?
QR Code Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clipbox QR code reader or QR Code Share?
Clipbox QR code reader is rated higher. Clipbox QR code reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QR Code Share averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Clipbox QR code reader or QR Code Share have ads?
QR Code Share shows ads; Clipbox QR code reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Clipbox QR code reader or QR Code Share?
Clipbox QR code reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR Code Share every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clipbox QR code reader was updated on October 4, 2026 and QR Code Share on October 1, 2026.

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