Comparison

Qrcod vs QR Wave

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

Head to head
About

Qrcod

Features
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Scan a QR code or barcode with the camera, or choose one from a photo. Create a QR code for text, a website, email, SMS, or a phone number. Scan • Place the code inside the frame, or pick a photo • Open a website, write an email, send a message, or call from the result • Copy the text or share it Create • Text, website, email, SMS, and phone • Codes you create stay in the list, so you can open them again History • Scanned and created codes stay on the device • Clear either list from Settings Appearance and language • Light, dark, or follow the system • English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese Scanning and creating run on your device. No account required.

About

QR Wave

Features
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Small codes. Real connections. QR Wave makes everyday sharing easier. Create a Wi-Fi code for your guests, turn a link into a QR code, or share your contact details with a simple card. • Scan QR codes and supported barcodes with your camera. • Read codes from photos and screenshots on your device. • Create Wi-Fi, website, contact and text QR codes. • Save, search, rename and favorite your codes. • Share a crisp PNG or export a printable PDF. • Back up your library as JSON or export it as CSV. • Use the core tools offline, without an account. Banner ads support the free app on the home, library and code result screens. Optional QR Wave Pro is a one-time purchase for an ad-free app, logo and color designs, vector SVG exports and A6/A4 printable cards. No subscription. Scanning, creation, storage and basic exports remain free. Your library stays on your device and may be included in your device backup. Codes are read on your device. Scanned links never open automatically. Available in English, Turkish, French, Spanish and Russian. Requires iOS 17 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Qrcod4 screens
QR Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qrcod at none against QR Wave's 1. Qrcod also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. QR Wave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qrcod asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrcod ships an update every 4 months, QR Wave every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Qrcod versus QR Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrcodQR Wave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHI HOU LAMAtakan Arslan

In-app purchases

None

Qrcod

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Wave

One-time1
  • QR Wave Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Qrcod free?
Qrcod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Wave free?
QR Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qrcod or QR Wave have ads?
Both Qrcod and QR Wave show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrcod or QR Wave?
Qrcod ships an update every 4 months, and QR Wave every 16 months. Most recently, Qrcod was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR Wave on November 4, 2026.

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