Comparison

Password vs XQR Scan

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

Head to head
About

Password

This app generates unique, strong passwords on demand without storing them locally or in the cloud. It uses a cryptographic algorithm based on your name, a secret, and the domain to create passwords that are always available to you, from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Generates passwords on demand
  • No password storage
  • Cloud-free operation
  • Cryptographic algorithm
  • Open-source
  • Offline availability
Features
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Meet Spectre, your tiny pocket ghost password calculator. Spectre won't save your passwords or send them off to the cloud, instead it'll generate the password you want to see, just when you need it, from thin air. Are you troubled by poor passwords in the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your home office? Let Spectre float along with you, this friendly ghost will never: - Save your passwords on your phone - so losing your phone or having it confiscated doesn't compromise you. - Upload your passwords to the cloud - so your passwords aren't at risk of getting leaked, mishandled or lost. - Be unavailable - your very own Spectre can rise from the dead, just by reinstalling the app or borrowing a friend's device in incognito mode. Spectre isn't just adorable, it's also a math genius. It embodies the spirit of a multi-layered cryptographic algorithm, securely deriving every password you need purely from the combination of your name, your personal Spectre secret (don't tell!), and the domain name of the site you're logging into. As sure as π × ø, your passwords are now always available and immortal. But only ever through you. “Is this even safe?” Spectre's algorithm has been used to protect both personal and corporate assets for over 10 years. A cryptographic algorithm combines authenticated hashing and key derivation to ward off known and unknown attack vectors. “Can anyone find my passwords?” Your personal Spectre secret is the proof of your identity. Nobody can ever find your passwords: they simply don’t exist without it. “Can I trust you?” Trust is everything, it’s also a highly personal decision that only you can make. Spectre is the product of 10 years of development by Maarten Billemont, a Belgian-Canadian mobile security software engineer. Every measure has been taken to minimize our access and your need for trust: - Spectre doesn’t keep your passwords on the device, or anywhere else. - Spectre never sends your information anywhere. - Spectre does not keep *any* customer information, at all. - Spectre is fully open-source, can and has been scrutinized in every detail. We invite you to tick this checklist against any other password products. Our sole objective is to revolutionize passwords and digital identity, by finally putting you back in the driver seat. PASSWORDS DONE DIFFERENTLY When passwords are just math, ‣ they can *never* be lost, ‣ they are always strong and unique, ‣ they are available to you, from anywhere, even offline or from a borrowed device, ‣ they cannot be confiscated, locked-out or lost, ‣ they will never be leaked from the cloud, or copied from your device. PRIVACY IS EVERYTHING Spectre is how you put yourself back in the driver-seat of your own digital identity: ‣ don’t send out any information on yourself, ‣ don’t make someone else the key master of every online account you own, ‣ stop answering invasive security questions with highly personal information, ‣ put an end to reused or related account passwords. EQUALITY IS FREEDOM FOR ALL We have a very strong moral centre and leave no one behind: ‣ Spectre will always be available to all, for free. ‣ Spectre is fully open source and licensed Free Software. ‣ Spectre’s algorithm is public domain & available for inspection. ‣ We hold privacy and user consent as primary. ‣ We use technology to guard you from regulatory overreach.

About

XQR Scan

Features
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XQR Scan - the best QR reader & scanner. With its intuitive features, XQR Scan allows you to effortlessly scan and decode various types of QR codes and barcodes, displaying the results in an instant. Additionally, it empowers you to create your own QR codes, whether it's for website URLs, text messages, or even Wi-Fi credentials, enabling convenient sharing with friends through image-based formats. - Effortless QR Code and Barcode Recognition - Create Personalized QR Codes - Share with Ease - User-Friendly Interface - Secure and Privacy-Focused: Note: XQR Scan is designed for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes. It is important to exercise caution when scanning codes from unknown or untrusted sources to ensure your safety and security. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For 24 hours before the end of subscription period from your account will be charged a payment for subscription renew and the cost of renewal is determined. You can manage own subscriptions. If you want to disable auto renew, you need go to Account Settings after subscription purchase. Any unused part of the trial period, if it exists, will be canceled after subscription purchase, where it's applicable. Terms: https://xqrscan.com/terms/ Privacy: https://xqrscan.com/privacy/ Support: support@xqrscan.com

Screenshots

Password4 screens
XQR Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Password at none against XQR Scan's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Password sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and XQR Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Password ships an update fortnightly, XQR Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Password versus XQR Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPasswordXQR Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaarten BillemontIINTERGO PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Password

Subscriptions3
  • Premium: Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium: Annual3 Months trial$40.991 Year
  • Premium: Master Password6 Months trial$40.991 Year
3 purchases

XQR Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Password free?
Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XQR Scan free?
XQR Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Password or XQR Scan have ads?
XQR Scan shows ads; Password does not.
Which is updated more often, Password or XQR Scan?
Password ships an update fortnightly, and XQR Scan every 10 days. Most recently, Password was updated on October 13, 2026 and XQR Scan on October 2, 2026.

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