Comparison

QR4all vs QRCode ScanStudio

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

Head to head
About

QR4all

Features
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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.

About

QRCode ScanStudio

This app is a comprehensive workspace for managing machine-readable content. It allows users to scan, decode, generate, and organize QR codes and barcodes, and also convert documents to PDF. It offers advanced scanning features and structured data parsing for various payload types.

Highlights
  • Live camera scanning with advanced controls
  • Extract codes from still images
  • Parse structured data from payloads
  • Generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Convert documents to PDF
  • Searchable local library for organization
Features
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QRCode ScanStudio: PDF Lab is not a one-button QR reader. It is a structured code workspace for capturing, decoding, generating, exporting, and organizing machine-readable content on iPhone. The app combines a live camera scanning pipeline, still-image code extraction, semantic payload parsing, QR and barcode generation, document-to-PDF export, and a searchable local library in one native workflow. The result is a tool that behaves more like a compact content instrument than a disposable scanner utility. Live scanning is built on a real-time camera session with continuous autofocus, smooth focus behavior, center-weighted focus and exposure tuning, subject-area monitoring, torch control, and duplicate suppression logic. This helps the scanner remain stable during repeated reads and reduces accidental re-capture of the same payload. It also works beyond the camera. You can import an image from Photos and run barcode or QR detection on the still image, which is useful when codes are embedded in screenshots, posters, invoices, packaging, or archived media. Instead of treating every scan as raw text, the app classifies and interprets supported payloads into structured result types, including: URLs Email addresses Phone numbers SMS payloads Wi-Fi credentials vCard contact data Calendar event payloads Location-style payloads Plain text and generic barcode content When a payload contains structured data, decomposed fields are presented for faster review. For example, Wi-Fi content can expose network name, security type, and password fields; contact payloads can separate name, company, phone, and email; event payloads can surface title, location, start time, and end time. The built-in creation studio can generate scannable QR codes or barcodes for multiple real-world scenarios, including websites, text, Wi-Fi access, email, phone, SMS, contact cards, events, addresses, app links, crypto addresses, and selected social/profile shortcuts. Generated codes can be previewed, shared, stored, favorited, and revisited from the in-app library. For document workflows, PDF creation is available in two practical forms: Build one PDF from selected photos Capture paper pages with the document scanner and export them as a PDF file Everything is organized in a local history system with search, filters, favorites, generated-code records, scanned-result records, and PDF document records. Additional controls include optional scan history saving, haptic feedback, scan sound, detected-code highlighting, and automatic opening of scanned links when enabled by the user. Subscription & In-App Purchase Information Some features require a subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime via your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy Link:https://www.yuehe20219.link/pp/6759906764/ Terms of Use:https://www.yuehe20219.link/tou/6759906764/

Screenshots

QR4all4 screens
QRCode ScanStudio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QRCode ScanStudio at every 4 weeks against QR4all's every 2 months. QR4all's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. QR4all sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QRCode ScanStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR4all ships an update every 2 months, QRCode ScanStudio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR4all versus QRCode ScanStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR4allQRCode ScanStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB32 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTobias Huppertz阳 李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR4all

One-time1
  • QR4all Pro$4.99
3 purchases

QRCode ScanStudio

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Membership$9.997 Days
  • VIP Membership$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Membership$49.99

Questions

Is QR4all free?
QR4all is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRCode ScanStudio free?
QRCode ScanStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR4all or QRCode ScanStudio have ads?
Neither QR4all nor QRCode ScanStudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR4all or QRCode ScanStudio?
QR4all ships an update every 2 months, and QRCode ScanStudio every 4 weeks. Most recently, QR4all was updated on November 3, 2026 and QRCode ScanStudio on October 31, 2026.

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