Comparison

QR4all vs QR Barcode

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

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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 โ€“ with more design options than any other QR app. โ–ธ ALL QR CODE TYPES Create codes for URLs, WiFi, text, phone numbers, SMS, vCards, email, calendar events, GPS locations, EPC bank transfers. โ–ธ 50+ DESIGN OPTIONS โ€ข 17 pixel shapes, 19 eye shapes, 17 pupil shapes โ€ข Custom colors for foreground, background, eyes & pupils โ€ข Linear & radial gradients with 6 directions โ€ข Add your own logo โ€“ or let the app auto-load favicons for URLs โ€ข 35+ watermark motifs (sports, nature, business & more) โ€ข Contrast warning to ensure your codes stay scannable โ€ข Save your favorite design as default template โ–ธ PRO-QUALITY EXPORT โ€ข PNG in 4 sizes: 256, 512, 1024, or 2048 pixels โ€ข SVG vector graphics โ€“ perfect for print โ€ข PDF export (single or batch all codes at once) โ€ข Share via iOS Share Sheet to any app โ–ธ 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 โ€“ edit colors, shapes, and content instantly. Besides QR codes, the scanner now also reads barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) โ€“ free. With Pro you can scan codes straight from photos and screenshots. โ–ธ STAY ORGANIZED โ€ข Favorites pinned to the top (swipe to add) โ€ข Labels & categories (5 built-in + create your own) โ€ข Filter bar with label chips โ€ข Search by title, content, or type โ€ข Sort: manual, newest, oldest, or by type โ€ข Drag & drop to reorder โ–ธ APPLE WATCH Your QR codes sync automatically to Apple Watch โ€“ 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 โ€“ simply switch to favourites-only sync in that case. โ–ธ WIDGET & SHARING Put your favourite codes on the Home Screen as a widget โ€“ 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. โ–ธ 22 LANGUAGES Switch languages right inside the app โ€“ independent of your system language. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” FREE TO USE Create up to 5 QR codes with URL, WiFi, text, phone & SMS โ€“ completely free. QR4ALL PRO โ€“ ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION A single purchase unlocks everything forever: โ€ข Unlimited QR codes โ€ข All QR code types โ€ข Logos, gradients & watermarks โ€ข SVG & PDF export โ€ข Export up to 2048ร—2048 โ€ข Scan history with timestamps โ€ข Scan from photos & screenshots โ€ข Home Screen widget โ€ข Share from other apps โ€ข Backup: export & import No subscription. No hidden fees. Pay once, use forever. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Download QR4all now and create your first custom QR code in seconds.

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QR Barcode

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Looking for a powerful, privacy-focused QR scanner and generator? QR Barcode: Scanner & Creator is the ultimate tool built for professionals, businesses, and creators. Whether you need to manage retail inventory in bulk, design artistic QR codes for your brand, or integrate scanning workflows into your business server, this app has you covered. WHY CHOOSE QR BARCODE? - 100% Offline & Private: Your data never leaves your device. No cloud uploads, no tracking, and maximum security. - Ultra-Fast Performance: Experience instant detection and lightning-fast decoding for all standard formats. - Professional Customization: Don't settle for boring black-and-white codes. Design your own unique QR codes to match your brand identity. CORE FEATURES ADVANCED SCANNER - Scan seamlessly using your device Camera, Photo Gallery, or System Files. - Batch Mode (PRO): Scan multiple items continuously without interruptions โ€” perfect for retail, logistics, and inventory management. - Business Integration (PRO): Set up custom Webhooks and API endpoints to send scan data directly to your server in real-time. - Smart Actions: Auto-open URLs, save VCards, connect to WiFi networks, send emails, and more. ARTISTIC QR GENERATOR - Create custom codes for: Websites, WiFi, Business Cards (VCard), Email, SMS, Calendar Events, Text, and Locations. - Design Studio (PRO): Change module shapes (Square, Rounded, Dots, Diamonds, Stars). Customize eye styles and center styles. Add your own custom logo or choose from professional presets. Unlimited color combinations with transparent background support. BARCODE SPECIALIST - Supports all major 1D and 2D formats: 1D Barcodes: Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar. 2D Barcodes: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec. - Optimized scaling for crystal-clear, professional previews. PREMIUM EXPORTS - High-Res PNG: Export with a truly transparent background for professional graphic design and print. - SVG Vector (PRO): Export in lossless vector format for infinite scaling without losing quality. SMART HISTORY - Automatically saves all scanned and created items. - Easy search, smart categorization, and quick privacy management. SLEEK DARK UI - A beautiful Dark Navy & Emerald theme designed natively for modern mobile devices. - Smooth animations and an intuitive, lightning-fast interface. FAIR ACCESS MODEL Say goodbye to expensive monthly subscriptions! Simply watch a short ad to instantly unlock premium features like the Design Lab, Batch Scan, or SVG Export for a limited time. Download QR Barcode today and experience the ultimate scanning and generation suite!

Screenshots

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QR Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Barcode at none against QR4all's 1. QR4all's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. QR4all sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
QR4all versus QR Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR4allQR Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB52 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTobias HuppertzThan Dana

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR4all

One-time1
  • QR4all Pro$4.99
None

QR Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR4all free?
QR4all is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Barcode free?
QR Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR4all or QR Barcode have ads?
QR Barcode shows ads; QR4all does not.

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