Comparison

URLtoQR extension vs Scratchnote

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

Head to head
About

URLtoQR extension

Easily create QR codes for the websites you're currently browsing. This tool offers a straightforward way to share links via QR codes without any intrusive tracking.

Highlights
  • Generate QR codes for current websites
  • Safari extension integration
  • No tracking or analytics
  • Direct in-app support
Features
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URLtoQR turns the Safari page you're on into a QR code, so you can open it on another device or share it without typing the link. It works right inside Safari, with no app to switch to and nothing to paste. Point any phone camera at the code and the page opens. Move an article from your Mac to your iPhone, or share a link with the people around you. • Instant QR code — open URLtoQR from Safari's toolbar or extensions menu and the code is already there • Save or send — long-press or right-click the code to save, copy or share it • Guided setup — the app shows where to turn URLtoQR on and let it work on the sites you visit • Works offline — codes are made without a connection, account or sign-in • Everywhere you use Safari — iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro URLtoQR is free and collects no data. The link is never sent to a server, and there are no ads, trackers or in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: https://urltoqr.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://urltoqr.app/terms

About

Scratchnote

This utility app allows for rapid text writing, editing, and copying. It offers smart actions to quickly access links and calendar events, serving as an ideal temporary solution for various writing tasks.

Highlights
  • Quick text writing
  • Text editing
  • Copy text
  • Smart actions for links
  • Smart actions for calendar events
  • Temporary writing solution
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Scratchnote is the perfect place to quickly write, edit, and copy text. Plus, use our smart actions to access links, calendar events, and more! Scratchnote is the perfect temporary solution for all your writing needs--start creating now!

Screenshots

URLtoQR extension2 screens
Scratchnote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: URLtoQR extension at 5.0 against Scratchnote's 4.4. URLtoQR extension also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and device support (4 vs 2). Scratchnote's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

URLtoQR extension holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of URLtoQR extension's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scratchnote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URLtoQR extension ships an update every 4 months, Scratchnote every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
URLtoQR extension versus Scratchnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURLtoQR extensionScratchnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre ReolMagnus Jensen

Customer experience

URLtoQR extension

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scratchnote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

URLtoQR extension

No in-app purchases

None

Scratchnote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is URLtoQR extension free?
URLtoQR extension is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratchnote free?
Scratchnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, URLtoQR extension or Scratchnote?
URLtoQR extension is rated higher. URLtoQR extension averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scratchnote averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do URLtoQR extension or Scratchnote have ads?
Neither URLtoQR extension nor Scratchnote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URLtoQR extension or Scratchnote?
URLtoQR extension ships an update every 4 months, and Scratchnote every 11 days. Most recently, URLtoQR extension was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scratchnote on November 3, 2026.

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