Hong Kong Common QR Code vs Shacom eIDV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hong Kong Common QR Code
This app consolidates multiple QR codes from different payment providers into a single, unified QR code for merchants. It supports static QR codes conforming to the Common QR Code Specification for Retail Payments in Hong Kong.
- Consolidates multiple QR codes
- Supports static QR codes
- Conforms to Common QR Code Specification
- For payment service providers and merchants
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The "Hong Kong Common QR Code" mobile application (HKQR) may be used by payment service providers (PSPs), merchant acquirers or merchants for converting multiple QR codes from different PSPs into a single, combined QR code. Only static QR codes, which conform to the Common QR Code Specification for Retail Payments in Hong Kong (Merchant-Presented Mode), provided by participating PSPs can be combined by the HKQR. Merchants may contact their PSPs and request for QR codes that conform to the Specification. The participating PSP list is subject to change from time to time.
Shacom eIDV
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Shanghai Commercial Bank's mobile application "Shacom eIDV" provides authentication and verification for SME Onboarding and Loan Application. Experience simple Business Account Opening procedure by verifying your identity on mobile anytime, anywhere. - Identity Verification Verify your identity with HKID scan and liveness verification. - Internet Banking Setup Set up Internet Banking password and security questions for future login or password reset of Internet Banking. *Terms and conditions apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shacom eIDV at every 2 months against Hong Kong Common QR Code's every 6 months. Shacom eIDV also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hong Kong Common QR Code ships an update every 6 months, Shacom eIDV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hong Kong Common QR Code | Shacom eIDV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited | Shanghai Commercial Bank |
In-app purchases
Hong Kong Common QR Code
No in-app purchases
Shacom eIDV
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Hong Kong Common QR Code or Shacom eIDV have ads?
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