Comparison

In Folio vs QR code

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

Head to head
About

In Folio

This app helps you create professional-looking booklets from PDF files. It automates the process of arranging, folding, and stapling pages for a polished publication. Supports various folding formats like folio, quarto, and octavo.

Highlights
  • Create booklets from PDFs
  • Supports folio, quarto, six, octavo folds
  • Automated photocomposition
  • Adjustable paper and print formats
  • Preserves original document resolution
  • Available in 6 languages
Features
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Have you ever struggled at home or at the office to print a user manual such as a booklet, folded in 2 or 4 or more, and give your publication a professional look? In Folio assists you in the preparation and execution of your impressions, to create booklets assembled, folded, stapled like a real book. You can now create booklets or books: - folio, pages folded in 2 - in quarto, pages folded in 4 - in six, pages folded in 6 - in octavo, pages folded in 8. Whole pdf file preparation can be automated. In Folio works on Mac, allowing you to do everything directly on your Mac, without needing an iPhone or iPad. With photocomposition capability, the process is fully automated: - Copy the PDF file, in A4, A5, A6, or A7 format, ISO or US, into the 'In Folio' app documents. - On a Mac, you can copy the file by dragging and dropping its icon onto the “In Folio” icon - Select the print paper format (A4 or A3, ISO or US). - Request “PhotoComposer.” - Print the file without having to do anything other than check the double-sided mode and print orientation. Printing is performed without any loss of resolution from the original document. You can also print large documents (more than 16 pages) in Book mode: the layout is divided into sections, which are easier to fold. These sections are then assembled into a book that can be bound. A complete user manual is available on our website:https://alphanumsapps.com In Folio is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek. In Folio works on IOS 13 and higher on iPhone or iPad or macOS 14 or higher. Note: Even if your high-end printer handles layouts in quarto, in Six, 'In Folio' offers you unprecedented ease in creating any type of book or booklet, from in folio to in octavo.

About

QR code

Easily scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes. Supports numerous formats and allows for effortless organization, export, and sharing of your codes.

Highlights
  • Effortless QR code and barcode scanning
  • Create various QR code types
  • Supports extensive format compatibility
  • Comprehensive code management
  • Export codes in TXT or CSV
  • Share codes easily
Features
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QR code - Scanner and Creator: Your All-in-One Solution. Discover the ultimate tool for scanning, creating, and managing QR codes and barcodes. FEATURES: Effortless Scanning: Scan QR codes and barcodes seamlessly using your device's camera or select from photos in the library Extensive Format Support: Read a variety of formats including Aztec, Code39, Code39Mod43, Code93, Code128, DataMatrix, QR, EAN-18, EAN-13, PDF17, Interleaved2of5, ITF14, UPC-E QR creator: Unleash your creativity with our QR code creator. Generate various types of QR codes, from simple text to links, contacts, and more Comprehensive Management: Organize and manage your QR codes and barcodes effortlessly. Store, search, view, delete, and share your codes with ease Export and Share: Export your list of QR codes and barcodes in TXT or CSV format, making it simple to share with others. Download now for a seamless and diverse app experience!

Screenshots

In Folio4 screens
QR code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR code at 5.0 against In Folio's 1.0. QR code also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

In Folio costs $1.49 and QR code $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

In Folio ships an update every 2 weeks, QR code every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
In Folio versus QR code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIn FolioQR code
Price$1.49$0.99 — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlphanumsLe Vu

Customer experience

In Folio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR code

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

In Folio

No in-app purchases

None

QR code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is In Folio free?
In Folio costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR code free?
QR code costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, In Folio or QR code?
QR code is rated higher. In Folio averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QR code averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do In Folio or QR code have ads?
Neither In Folio nor QR code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, In Folio or QR code?
In Folio ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR code every 6 days. Most recently, In Folio was updated on October 2, 2026 and QR code on October 10, 2026.

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