QR4all vs Mr.BarCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR4all
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Need a QR code that looks great and works perfectly? QR4all lets you create, scan, and manage QR codes on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch – with more design options than any other QR app. ▸ ALL QR CODE TYPES Create codes for URLs, WiFi, text, phone numbers, SMS, vCards, email, calendar events, GPS locations, EPC bank transfers. ▸ 50+ DESIGN OPTIONS • 17 pixel shapes, 19 eye shapes, 17 pupil shapes • Custom colors for foreground, background, eyes & pupils • Linear & radial gradients with 6 directions • Add your own logo – or let the app auto-load favicons for URLs • 35+ watermark motifs (sports, nature, business & more) • Contrast warning to ensure your codes stay scannable • Save your favorite design as default template ▸ PRO-QUALITY EXPORT • PNG in 4 sizes: 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 pixels • SVG vector graphics – perfect for print • PDF export (single or batch all codes at once) • Share via iOS Share Sheet to any app ▸ BUILT-IN SCANNER Scan QR codes with live camera preview. Every scan is saved to your scan history with timestamps. Turn any scanned code into your own – edit colors, shapes, and content instantly. Besides QR codes, the scanner now also reads barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) – free. With Pro you can scan codes straight from photos and screenshots. ▸ STAY ORGANIZED • Favorites pinned to the top (swipe to add) • Labels & categories (5 built-in + create your own) • Filter bar with label chips • Search by title, content, or type • Sort: manual, newest, oldest, or by type • Drag & drop to reorder ▸ APPLE WATCH Your QR codes sync automatically to Apple Watch – all codes or favorites only. Watch displays codes natively, no image transfer needed. Perfect for showing codes at checkout, events, or on the go. With very large collections not everything fits on the watch – simply switch to favourites-only sync in that case. ▸ WIDGET & SHARING Put your favourite codes on the Home Screen as a widget – your Wi-Fi or business card is ready to show instantly. Share a link from Safari or any other app straight to QR4all and the matching code is created automatically. On iOS 17 or later you can choose exactly which code each widget shows. ▸ 22 LANGUAGES Switch languages right inside the app – independent of your system language. —————————————————————— FREE TO USE Create up to 5 QR codes with URL, WiFi, text, phone & SMS – completely free. QR4ALL PRO – ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION A single purchase unlocks everything forever: • Unlimited QR codes • All QR code types • Logos, gradients & watermarks • SVG & PDF export • Export up to 2048×2048 • Scan history with timestamps • Scan from photos & screenshots • Home Screen widget • Share from other apps • Backup: export & import No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once, use forever. —————————————————————— Download QR4all now and create your first custom QR code in seconds.
Mr.BarCode
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Mr. BarCode is your smart barcode management assistant that makes it easy to scan, save, and organize all types of barcodes and QR codes. Whether it's membership cards, parking tickets, library cards, or event tickets - keep them all in your phone! 【KEY FEATURES】 ▪ Quick Scanning • Scan various barcode formats instantly with your camera • Support for QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, and more • Fast and accurate recognition technology ▪ Photo Import • Select photos containing barcodes from your album • Automatically identify and extract barcode information • Support for batch import ▪ Smart Management • Set custom names for each barcode • Quick categorization with color tags • Keyword search functionality • Grid-style browsing interface for easy viewing ▪ Flexible Editing • Modify barcode names and tags anytime • View complete barcode information • Option to show or hide barcode values ▪ Easy Sharing • Share barcode images with one tap • Include complete barcode information • Quickly send to friends or other devices 【USE CASES】 ▪ Membership Cards Digitize various membership cards and coupons for quick checkout ▪ Parking Tickets Store parking passes for convenient entry and exit ▪ Library Cards Scan your library card barcode for borrowing without the physical card ▪ Event Tickets Save movie tickets, concert tickets, and other e-tickets ▪ Package Tracking Store tracking codes to check delivery status anytime 【HIGHLIGHTS】 • Clean and intuitive interface design • Local storage for privacy protection • Dark mode support • Works offline - no internet required • Ad-free experience • Completely free to use 【PRIVACY PROTECTION】 Mr. BarCode respects your privacy: • All barcode data is stored locally on your device • No data uploaded to the cloud • No user behavior tracking • No personal information collection Download Mr. BarCode now and make your digital life more convenient and organized! --- Need help? Contact us through the support option in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mr.BarCode at every 3 weeks against QR4all's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. QR4all sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mr.BarCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR4all ships an update every 2 months, Mr.BarCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR4all | Mr.BarCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Huppertz | Tom Wu |
In-app purchases
QR4all
- QR4all Pro$4.99
Mr.BarCode
- Unlimited Barcodes$1.99









