Comparison

Kodo vs QR Code Maker & Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Kodo

Features
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Kodo is the fastest way to scan and create QR codes on iPhone — beautifully designed and built for 2026. SCAN ANYTHING • Camera scanning with pinch to zoom and tap to focus • Scan a QR from any photo in your library • Flashlight and a searchable scan history • Safe results: you always see the content before opening a link CREATE 20+ TYPES Website, Wi-Fi, Text, Email, Phone, SMS, Contact (vCard), Calendar event, PayPal, Bitcoin, and the platforms you use every day — Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, X, TikTok, Telegram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, App Store, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and Maps location. MAKE IT YOURS • Live preview always visible while you edit • Custom colors, gradients and one-tap style presets • Module and eye shapes, plus a separate eye color • Add your logo in the center • "Scan me" frames with your own caption • Choose the code quality (error correction) • Export as PNG, and SVG or PDF with Pro DYNAMIC QR + ANALYTICS Create a dynamic QR whose destination you can change anytime — no reprinting. See how many times it was scanned, by day, country and device. SHORTCUTS A widget for quick scanning, a Share extension to turn any link into a QR code, and Siri shortcuts. SYNC Sign in with your email to keep your dynamic codes with you. KODO PRO Unlock logos, HD vector export (SVG & PDF), unlimited dynamic codes, and remove ads. - Auto-renewable subscription: 1 month, 3 months or 1 year. - Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://qrkodo.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://qrkodo.com/privacy Questions? info@qrkodo.com

About

QR Code Maker & Scanner

Features
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Generate beautiful QR codes that match your brand. Scan any code instantly. Track every scan with Dynamic QR. ALL TYPES SUPPORTED URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone numbers, SMS, locations, calendar events, plain text. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN • Custom colors and gradients • Add your logo (image or emoji) • Eye and module shapes - square, rounded, circle • Text overlay for branding and campaigns • Save any style as a brand template, reuse in one tap • Vector export (PDF & SVG) for print DYNAMIC QR Pro Print once, change destination forever. Update your QR's target URL anytime, even after printing on flyers, cards, or stickers. See total scans, daily timeline, and country breakdown for every code. INSTANT SCANNING Camera scanner with auto-Wi-Fi connect. Scan codes from saved photos. Open links, save contacts, dial numbers in one tap. SYNC EVERYWHERE History and favorites sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud - Pro only. SHORTCUTS & SIRI "Hey Siri, generate a QR with QR Studio." Build automations in Shortcuts.app — generate from clipboard, scan into a list, open favorite QRs hands-free. WIDGETS Pin a favorite QR to home screen or lock screen. Boarding passes, Wi-Fi passwords, business cards — one tap away. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Unlimited generation and scanning • Basic customization (colors, padding) • All QR types, incl. SMS, location, and events • Starter style presets • 20-item history • PNG export and sharing WHAT'S IN PRO • Logos and advanced shapes • Text overlay • Brand templates • PDF & SVG vector export • Unlimited history • Dynamic QR with scan timeline and country analytics • iCloud sync • Widgets • Siri Shortcuts Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kodo4 screens
QR Code Maker & Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Maker & Scanner at none against Kodo's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and QR Code Maker & Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Kodo versus QR Code Maker & Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodoQR Code Maker & Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInochi SrlNikita Cherednikov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Kodo

Subscriptions3
  • One month subscription3 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Three months subscription3 Days trial$8.993 Months
  • One year subscription3 Days trial$15.991 Year
6 purchases

QR Code Maker & Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • QR Gen Pro$3.997 Days
  • QR Gen Pro$4.997 Days
  • QR Gen Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • QR Gen Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • QR Gen Pro$49.99
  • QR Gen Pro$79.99

Questions

Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Maker & Scanner free?
QR Code Maker & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodo or QR Code Maker & Scanner have ads?
Kodo shows ads; QR Code Maker & Scanner does not.

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