QR Code vs Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code
Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your phone's camera. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes like opening URLs, accessing Wi-Fi, or sharing contact information. Personalize your generated codes with colors and social media icons.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate custom QR codes
- Create Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone QRs
- Customize QR code design
- Scan from media library
- Share and print QR codes
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Easily scan any QR code or barcode — 100% FREE. The app is extremely easy to use. Just use your phone's camera to scan and recognize the information of QR code or barcode. Create and share custom QRs to open URLs, access Wi-Fi, view data, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, location and more. ◉ FREE FEATURES: SCAN ANYTHING Fastest and easiest way to scan any QR or barcode. User-friendly design and app navigation system. Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or media library. CREATE YOUR CODES Create new personalized QRs for Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone, Messages, VCard, Text, and more. ◉ PRO FEATURES: CUSTOMIZE YOUR CODES Choose your QR’s design: color, borders, social icons, share, print. Create more types of QRs that can be used for Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Spotify, Viber, Twitter, WhatsApp, Paypal and more. For app support please contact us at: codescann@ebash.pw Terms of use: https://scann.codes/terms.html Privacy policy: https://scann.codes/privacy.html Terms of Subscription: https://scann.codes/terms-of-subscription.html Download QR Code Reader Now and turn your mobile device into a portable scanner!
Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat
Easily start WhatsApp chats with unsaved numbers without adding them to your contacts. Save time by directly opening conversations or sending SMS messages. Includes features like saving numbers, automatic country code detection, and chat wallpaper options.
- Start WhatsApp chats with unsaved numbers
- Save numbers for later use
- Automatic country code detection
- Option to change country code
- Send SMS messages
- Dark and light chat wallpapers
- Share status updates
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Message any phone number in one tap, without saving it to your contacts. Type or paste a number, and the chat opens straight away in WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business. Perfect for delivery drivers, sellers, landlords, clients and anyone you only need to message once. Your address book stays clean. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap + 2. Type or paste the number. It formats itself for the country you pick. 3. Tap Open in WhatsApp. Done. FEATURES • Chat without saving: open a chat with any number, no contact needed • Any country: 240 countries and regions, searchable by name or dial code • Smart formatting: numbers format as you type, e.g. (415) 555-0199 • Remembers your country: starts with your region, then the last country you used • WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business: choose which app opens your chats • Saved numbers: keep numbers in the app with an optional name, never in your phone's contacts • Call or SMS: phone and text any saved number in one tap, with the full international number • Message yourself: send notes and links to your own number • Dark mode and iPad support DIRECT CHAT PRO One-time purchase, no subscription: • Pin contacts: keep the numbers you message most at the top • Home Screen quick chats: long-press the app icon to open a pinned or recent chat in one tap • No ads ALSO INCLUDED • Chat wallpapers: light and dark wallpapers to save to your photos • Status collection: quotes ready to copy and share PRIVACY • No access to your address book • Numbers you save stay on your device This app uses WhatsApp's public Click to Chat link to open a conversation. It is not made by, affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp or Meta. WhatsApp is a trademark of its owner. Please follow WhatsApp's Terms of Service when sending messages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code at 4.5 against Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat's 3.1. QR Code also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. QR Code sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code has 13K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of QR Code's written reviews are positive against 50% of Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QR Code ships an update every 9 days, Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code | Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | 3.1 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruslan Kucheriavyi | Kraftos Tech Solutions LLP |
Customer experience
QR Code
Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat
Bugs and requests
QR Code
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/registration issues
- QR code scanning not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unexpected charges and billing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to cancel subscriptions easily
- More affordable pricing options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support channels
Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code
- Weekly Discount Premium access7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- weekly premium access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Monthly premium access3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Year premium access$29.991 Year
- Year premium access$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$49.99
Open in Whatsup, Direct Chat
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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