Comparison

Kodo vs QR Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” beautifully designed and built for 2026. SCAN ANYTHING โ€ข Camera scanning with pinch to zoom and tap to focus โ€ข Scan a QR from any photo in your library โ€ข Flashlight and a searchable scan history โ€ข 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 โ€” 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 โ€ข Live preview always visible while you edit โ€ข Custom colors, gradients and one-tap style presets โ€ข Module and eye shapes, plus a separate eye color โ€ข Add your logo in the center โ€ข "Scan me" frames with your own caption โ€ข Choose the code quality (error correction) โ€ข Export as PNG, and SVG or PDF with Pro DYNAMIC QR + ANALYTICS Create a dynamic QR whose destination you can change anytime โ€” 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 Studio

Features
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QR Studio is the QR code app that does it all: generate, design, track, and scan. Built mobile-native for iPhone and iPad, with an AI design partner that no other QR app has. CREATE ANY QR CODE URLs, WiFi, vCard contacts, email, SMS, WhatsApp, social profiles, PayPal, crypto, calendar events, Spotify, maps, plain text, and more. Paste anything and QR Studio auto-detects the type and fills in the fields for you. DESIGN WITH AI Describe the look you want ("retro neon for a coffee shop") and the AI builds a complete design: colours, dot style, corner style, frame text, and logo placement. Don't like it? Just say "more minimal" and it iterates. NO WATERMARKS, NO ADS Your static codes carry no watermark, never expire, and there are no ads anywhere in the app. PRINT-READY EXPORT Export as PNG, SVG, or a print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks. Take your codes straight to a print shop. Crisp at any size. DYNAMIC CODES THAT YOU CONTROL Change the destination URL anytime without reprinting the code. Set expiry dates, scan limits, and scheduled activation. REAL SCAN ANALYTICS See total scans, unique scans, device type, country, and peak times. Export the raw data as CSV. A SCANNER YOU CAN TRUST Fast camera scanner, scan from photos, full history, and torch support. No data harvesting. No ads. Your scans stay yours. DESIGN TOOLS Custom dot and corner styles, gradients, logo embedding with auto safe-zone checks, frames with editable labels, and a brand kit to apply your colours and logo with one tap. FOR BUSINESS Batch-create hundreds of codes from a CSV. Team sharing, REST API, webhooks, Zapier, conditional redirects by country/device/time, and password-protected codes. PRIVATE AND SECURE Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices, or just start creating as a guest. Your data is encrypted. Full data export and account deletion, always. PLANS Pro and Business are available as in-app subscriptions, and Pro is also available as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Pro adds every standard QR type, dynamic codes, full analytics, SVG and PDF export, the brand kit, and more AI design requests. Business adds unlimited dynamic codes, batch creation, team sharing, the API and webhooks. Download QR Studio and make your first code in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://redmoonsoftware.com/privacy-policy-qr-studio/

Screenshots

Kodo4 screens
QR Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Studio at none against Kodo's shown. QR Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Kodo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Kodo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and QR Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kodo ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Kodo versus QR Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodoQR Studio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInochi SrlPaul Clark

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
4 purchases

QR Studio

Subscriptions3
  • QR Studio Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • QR Studio Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • QR Studio Business (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Studio Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Kodo free?
Kodo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Studio free?
QR Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodo or QR Studio have ads?
Kodo shows ads; QR Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Kodo or QR Studio?
Kodo ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Kodo was updated on October 27, 2026 and QR Studio on October 31, 2026.

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