QR4all vs QRky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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 ā with more design options than any other QR app. āø ALL QR CODE TYPES Create codes for URLs, WiFi, text, phone numbers, SMS, vCards, email, calendar events, GPS locations, EPC bank transfers. āø 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 ā 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 āø PRO-QUALITY EXPORT ⢠PNG in 4 sizes: 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 pixels ⢠SVG vector graphics ā perfect for print ⢠PDF export (single or batch all codes at once) ⢠Share via iOS Share Sheet to any app āø 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 ā edit colors, shapes, and content instantly. Besides QR codes, the scanner now also reads barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) ā free. With Pro you can scan codes straight from photos and screenshots. āø 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 āø APPLE WATCH Your QR codes sync automatically to Apple Watch ā 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 ā simply switch to favourites-only sync in that case. āø WIDGET & SHARING Put your favourite codes on the Home Screen as a widget ā 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. āø 22 LANGUAGES Switch languages right inside the app ā independent of your system language. āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā FREE TO USE Create up to 5 QR codes with URL, WiFi, text, phone & SMS ā completely free. QR4ALL PRO ā 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 2048Ć2048 ⢠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. āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā Download QR4all now and create your first custom QR code in seconds.
QRky
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QRky is the friendly, fast way to create and scan QR codes and barcodes - right on your iPhone. No clutter, no sign-up, and every feature works offline. CREATE 28 TYPES OF CODES ⢠Websites & links ⢠WiFi - let guests join your network with one scan ⢠Contacts & vCards ⢠Email, phone & SMS ⢠Locations & calendar events ⢠Payment links & crypto wallets ⢠Social: Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, YouTube and more ⢠App Store links ⢠Barcodes: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, PDF417 SCAN ANYTHING ⢠Scan with your camera or import from Photos ⢠Batch mode - capture several codes in one session, then review them together ⢠A safe-link check warns you about suspicious URLs before you open them ⢠Every scan is saved to your history MAKE IT YOURS ⢠Colour presets and square, rounded or dot styles ⢠Save to Photos or share in a single tap ⢠Searchable history with favourites ⢠Share a link from any app straight into QRky to turn it into a code ⢠A widget for your recent codes, and a Lock Screen shortcut to the scanner PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠Your codes stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you switch on iCloud sync ⢠No account required ⢠Every feature works offline QRky PRO - ENTIRELY OPTIONAL A single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever. ⢠Remove all ads ⢠App Lock - Face ID or passcode on your history ⢠Branding & vector export - logo, colour, SVG and PDF, in bulk ⢠iCloud sync - your codes on every device QRky is free, supported by ads. Generate. Scan. Done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRky at none against QR4all's 1. QR4all's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QR4all sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRky asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR4all ships an update every 2 months, QRky monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR4all | QRky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Huppertz | George Bolea |
In-app purchases
QR4all
- QR4all Pro$4.99
QRky
No in-app purchases









