Comparison

Cobalt Link+ vs Barcode and QR Code Maker

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

Head to head
About

Cobalt Link+

Features
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Cobalt Link+ is a flexible, cross-platform screen sharing and remote control solution. This application enables the remote control of your iPhone or iPad from a compatible display running Cobalt Link+ viewer software. This makes it possible to use apps and other features on the device in a dedicated setting, for example via a vehicle's touch screen whilst parked, or on the move. This may include in-car navigation apps, music streaming, making or receiving phone calls, and even playing video games when in a safe location. Communication between the display device and the mobile device may be conducted either wirelessly or via USB cable. Simply pairing them over Bluetooth is usually the first stage, or plugging a compatible cable from the display into your devices charging port. You can then access all your favourite apps in a safe, convenient and enjoyable way!

About

Barcode and QR Code Maker

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Create custom barcodes or QR codes with easeβ€”whether you need a single code or an entire batch. Simply enter your number or URL, select your quantity, choose whether the values should increment automatically and/or have a text value below the code. You can then export your codes as a PDF or print them directly from your device.

Screenshots

Cobalt Link+4 screens
Barcode and QR Code Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cobalt Link+ at none against Barcode and QR Code Maker's shown. Cobalt Link+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cobalt Link+ ships an update every 6 months, Barcode and QR Code Maker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cobalt Link+ versus Barcode and QR Code Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCobalt Link+Barcode and QR Code Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVNC AUTOMOTIVE LIMITEDLiam Rogers

In-app purchases

None

Cobalt Link+

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode and QR Code Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cobalt Link+ free?
Cobalt Link+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode and QR Code Maker free?
Barcode and QR Code Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cobalt Link+ or Barcode and QR Code Maker have ads?
Barcode and QR Code Maker shows ads; Cobalt Link+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Cobalt Link+ or Barcode and QR Code Maker?
Cobalt Link+ ships an update every 6 months, and Barcode and QR Code Maker every 4 months. Most recently, Cobalt Link+ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barcode and QR Code Maker on September 23, 2026.

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