Comparison

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator vs Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

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

Head to head
About

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes, barcodes, and business cards. Quickly recognize encoded links, websites, and phone numbers. Share your creations via email, messaging apps, or other favorites.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Scan business cards
  • Generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Auto-detection for scanning
  • Share via email and messaging apps
  • Save generated/scanned codes
Features
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◉Best QR Code Reader and Generator App◉ You can scan and generate QR codes, barcodes and business cards ------------------- ▶APP FEATURES • Scans QR codes and barcodes • Scans business cards • Generate QR codes and barcodes yourself for your use. • Auto detection for scanning • Share using email, whatsapp, message or via your favorite app. • Save QR Codes or Barcodes that are generated or scanned inside app. • App all recognizes links, websites, phone number etc which are encoded inside QR codes or barcodes.

About

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure
  • Note organization
  • Easy editing and deletion
Features
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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator4 screens
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny QR Code Reader Generator at none against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's 2. Tiny QR Code Reader Generator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Tiny QR Code Reader Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tiny QR Code Reader Generator against 4.9 for Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 28 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator ships an update every 6 months, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tiny QR Code Reader Generator versus Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny QR Code Reader GeneratorSimple Notes, Notepad & Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyberk AkyildizKodeo Labs Ab

Customer experience

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tiny QR Code Reader Generator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Tiny QR Code Reader Generator free?
Tiny QR Code Reader Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny QR Code Reader Generator or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is rated higher. Tiny QR Code Reader Generator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Tiny QR Code Reader Generator or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists have ads?
Neither Tiny QR Code Reader Generator nor Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny QR Code Reader Generator or Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists?
Tiny QR Code Reader Generator ships an update every 6 months, and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny QR Code Reader Generator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists on October 10, 2026.

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