Front QR vs AppWish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Front QR
This utility app allows you to scan QR codes using your phone's front camera, ideal for situations where the rear camera is not functioning. It also enables the creation of custom QR codes with logos and specific colors, supporting various code types.
- Front camera QR code scanning
- QR code creation with custom logos
- Customizable QR code colors
- Barcode and 2D code detection
- Useful for faulty rear cameras
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Detect QR codes automatically with your selfie camera, and create QR codes with logos and custom colors. Includes support for detecting barcodes and 2D codes. Beneficial if your phone has a faulty rear camera and you need to check-in to a venue or access any information a QR code may provide, with the extra utility of being able to make QR codes.
AppWish
This app helps you save money by tracking price drops on App Store applications. Receive instant notifications when your desired apps go on sale and view their price history. It's designed for budget-conscious users and deal hunters.
- One-tap app addition via Share Sheet
- Instant price drop notifications
- Track app price history
- Home screen widget for deals
- iCloud sync across devices
- Support for multiple App Store regions
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Never miss a price drop on your favorite apps again! AppWish is your personal shopping assistant for the App Store. Save apps you're interested in and get instant notifications when their prices drop. KEY FEATURES: - Add apps with one tap via Share Sheet - Instant push notifications for price drops - Track price history for every app - Home screen widget showing best deals - iCloud sync across all your devices - Track apps from different App Store regions WHY APPWISH? - Save money - buy apps at their best prices - Dead simple - adding apps takes one second - Always updated - instant alerts on sales - Beautiful design - built for the latest iOS Perfect for: - Deal hunters - Premium app enthusiasts - Budget-conscious users - Anyone waiting for their favorite app to go on sale Stop overpaying for apps. Start saving with AppWish today! Note: AppWish is not affiliated with Apple Inc. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Front QR at Free against AppWish's $0.99. Front QR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads 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
Front QR is free to download; AppWish costs $0.99 up front. AppWish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Front QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Front QR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Front QR's written reviews are positive against 33% of AppWish's.
Front QR ships an update weekly, AppWish every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Front QR | AppWish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Christopher Taylor | Grzegorz Rakoca |
Customer experience
Front QR
AppWish
In-app purchases
Front QR
No in-app purchases
AppWish
- AppWish Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- AppWish Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
