The QR Code Generator vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The QR Code Generator
Easily create and customize QR codes with various styling options like custom colors and shapes. This app offers an ad-free experience and supports offline generation, prioritizing user privacy. Choose between a free version with basic features or a premium version for advanced customization and QR code types.
- Instant QR code generation
- Customizable colors and shapes
- Text overlays
- Ad-free experience
- Offline generation
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Generate, customize, and share your QR codes with ease! The QR Code Generator supports a variety of styling options, including custom colors, circular designs, and overlays with text - so your QR codes can stand out wherever you use them. Key Features: Quick & Easy: Convert your input data into a QR code instantly Styling Options: Customize QR color, shape (including circular), and add text overlays Ad-Free Experience: No intrusive ads, ever Dark Mode Ready: Beautiful in both Light and Dark Mode Offline Capability: Generate QR codes anytime, anywhere Privacy First: We never collect your data Free Version: Ad free Save your QR codes Create text-based QR codes Standard QR Code Appearance Pro Version: All Free Version features Verify generated QR codes Generate various QR code types (Text, Wi-Fi, URL, Phone Number, SMS, Email Address, Geolocation, vCard) Change the style of your QR codes with advanced customization options. Circular and Heart Shaped QR Code Appearances Terms of Use - standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QR
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QR-Code-Generator offers the possibility to create a QR code in a very simple way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR at none against The QR Code Generator's 3. The QR Code Generator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. The QR Code Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
The QR Code Generator ships an update fortnightly, QR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The QR Code Generator | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (129 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Feher | Thomas Burow |
In-app purchases
The QR Code Generator
- Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro Generator$59.99
QR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The QR Code Generator free?
Is QR free?
Do The QR Code Generator or QR have ads?
Which is updated more often, The QR Code Generator or QR?
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