Comparison

Hong Kong Common QR Code vs Trips Expense

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Consolidates multiple QR codes
  • Supports static QR codes
  • Conforms to Common QR Code Specification
  • For payment service providers and merchants
Features
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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.

About

Trips Expense

Features
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expenseCal is a travel expense tracker for groups, shared purchases, personal spending, wishlists, and friend shopping requests. Create a trip group, add expenses as they happen, and keep every member's share visible throughout the journey. expenseCal helps you organize who paid, who joined each item, what still needs settling, and which shopping requests are still open. Key features: - Manage shared trip expenses in one group - Track personal expenses, group buys, wishlists, and friend buys - Review member balances, payable items, and receivable items - Support multi-currency display for overseas trips - Keep activity records for easier checking later From planning before the trip to settling up after everyone gets home, expenseCal keeps the small details easier to understand. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hong Kong Common QR Code2 screens
Trips Expense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hong Kong Common QR Code at none against Trips Expense's 2. Hong Kong Common QR Code also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Trips Expense's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Trips Expense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hong Kong Common QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hong Kong Common QR Code ships an update every 6 months, Trips Expense every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hong Kong Common QR Code versus Trips Expense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHong Kong Common QR CodeTrips Expense
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Kong Interbank Clearing LimitedChi Yu Cheng

In-app purchases

None

Hong Kong Common QR Code

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Trips Expense

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Hong Kong Common QR Code free?
Hong Kong Common QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trips Expense free?
Trips Expense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hong Kong Common QR Code or Trips Expense have ads?
Neither Hong Kong Common QR Code nor Trips Expense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hong Kong Common QR Code or Trips Expense?
Hong Kong Common QR Code ships an update every 6 months, and Trips Expense every 3 days. Most recently, Hong Kong Common QR Code was updated on October 11, 2026 and Trips Expense on October 3, 2026.

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