# Help vs QR

The clearest difference is ads: QR at none against Help's shown. QR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Help's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Help sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and QR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Help has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Help's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Help | QR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-family-location-tracker/id1605553631/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-and-barcode/id6569242688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Kondratovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380754085) | [Reena Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708538764) |

## What reviewers say

### Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-family-location-tracker/id1605553631)

This app helps you keep loved ones safe by tracking their real-time GPS location and movement history. Receive instant notifications about their whereabouts and get rescue assistance if needed. Requires user permission for location sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, View visited places, Instant location notifications, Movement history, Rescue assistance, Invite friends and family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly | $39.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent service
- 🕵️‍♂️ Effective tracking and monitoring
- 🔍 Helped uncover cheating and infidelity
- 🔒 Secure and private access to target device

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow response times
- 🔑 Requires access to target device
- 🚫 Concerns about privacy and ethics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inaccurate location data

**Requested features**

- Remote access without target device
- Faster location tracking
- More comprehensive monitoring capabilities


### QR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-and-barcode/id6569242688)

Instantly scan QR codes, connect to WiFi without passwords, and generate custom QR codes for various information. Securely store sensitive scans with biometric protection. Works offline and prioritizes user privacy.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning and reading, WiFi QR code connection, Barcode scanning, Custom QR code generation, Scan QR codes from images, Private QR vault with biometric protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime access Wifi History | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access Wifi Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Help free?

Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR free?

QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Help or QR?

QR is rated higher. Help averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while QR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Help or QR have ads?

Help shows ads; QR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Help or QR?

Help ships an update every 5 weeks, and QR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Help was updated on October 20, 2026 and QR on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*