Comparison

QR Scanner Pro vs Smart Widget

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner Pro

Features
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Scan QR Codes Instantly: • QR Scanner Pro lets you scan QR codes quickly and reliably using your iPhone camera. The qr code reader detects codes in real time and gives instant results with smooth performance. Create Your Own QR Codes with QR Code Generator: • Easily generate QR codes for text, links, or custom content. Choose colors, adjust error correction levels, and export high-quality QR images for sharing or saving. Built-In Scan History: • Every scanned QR code is saved locally on your device. Review past scans anytime, copy content again, or reopen links with a single tap. Smart Scanning Controls: Customize how the scanner behaves: • Haptic feedback when a code is detected • Automatic copy of scanned content • Optional auto-open for QR links Camera Tools for Better Scans: • Scan comfortably in any environment with • Flashlight support for low-light conditions • Smooth live camera preview Clean, Premium Experience: • QR Scanner Pro is completely ad-free and designed for speed and simplicity. Everything works offline, and your data stays on your device. Privacy-First by Design: • No accounts. No tracking. No ads. • All scans and generated QR codes are stored locally on your phone.

About

Smart Widget

Personalize your device's standby, lock, and home screens with custom widgets, icon packs, wallpapers, clocks, and weather. Design unique themes or choose from hundreds of pre-made options for a truly one-of-a-kind look.

Highlights
  • Standby Mode Widgets
  • Custom Icon Packs
  • Personalized Wallpapers
  • Clock and Weather Widgets
  • Theme Designer
  • Hundreds of Themes
Features
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NightStand: StandBy Widget 17 allows you to set a personalized Widgets for Standby Mode. Your home screen will become a one-of-a-kind widget and theme include your own icon packs, wallpaper, clocks and weather. This exclusive feature is available on IOS 17 and later. This app is perfect for customizing and styling your screen. Super easy to setup It works for all devices and all you need is to update your iPhone to IOS 17+. Design your personal theme We offer you hundreds of themes which include an icon, background wallpaper, clocks,... You can choose one and directly apply your favorite into home screen design. But if you want to try some fun experience by releasing your creativity, please select and adjust the widget, theme and icon base on your own taste. Please note that the icon pack does not change your actual app icons. These are for a custom shortcut using the Shortcut App. Disclaimer We are not affiliated with the mentioned companies in any way. We only developed and tested our app with these devices. - iPhone is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Premium Subscription Subscription starts from USD 3.99. - a 1-week subscription - a 1-year subscription with 3 days free trial - a 1-lifetime package • Check in app for exact pricing in your region • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings, but refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. Terms of Service: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

Screenshots

QR Scanner Pro3 screens
Smart Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Widget at Free against QR Scanner Pro's $0.99. Smart Widget also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 44 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). QR Scanner Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Smart Widget is free to download; QR Scanner Pro costs $0.99 up front. Smart Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. QR Scanner Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner Pro ships an update every 44 months, Smart Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Scanner Pro versus Smart Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Scanner ProSmart Widget
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (882 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—882 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad AqibMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

QR Scanner Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Widget

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets not working as expected
  • Downloading issues
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free theme options
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better explanations and tutorials
  • Ability to fully customize without paying

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner Pro

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Smart Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium$6.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Premium$12.991 Year
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner Pro free?
QR Scanner Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Widget free?
Smart Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner Pro or Smart Widget have ads?
Smart Widget shows ads; QR Scanner Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner Pro or Smart Widget?
QR Scanner Pro ships an update every 44 months, and Smart Widget every 10 days. Most recently, QR Scanner Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smart Widget on November 3, 2026.

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