Comparison

QR Direct vs NotePure

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

Head to head
About

QR Direct

Features
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QR Direct gathers the QR codes scattered across your photo library so the one you need is always a tap away. • Find QR codes automatically QR Direct scans your photo library on this device, lines up every screenshot that contains a QR code in one grid, and shows the link inside each code. • Read and open See what a QR code contains, then open its link, copy it, or share it. Touch and hold any code for quick actions. • Scan with the camera Point the built-in camera scanner at any QR code to see what it contains, or switch Scan to open WeChat or Alipay instead. • Favorites first Favorite the codes you use most to keep them at the top, and open your favorites automatically at launch. • Quick Links Jump straight to the code pages of the apps you use most, such as transit codes, or add your own links. • Home Screen widget Open Favorites, Quick Links, and Scan in one tap. • Privacy first All recognition happens on your device. Your photos are never uploaded, and no personal information is collected. Pro (one-time purchase): scan a larger part of your photo library with no purchase prompts. Available in English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, and العربية.

About

NotePure

Capture inspirations and tasks with a minimalist digital notepad. This app offers a clean interface for efficient note-taking and management, with secure data storage and a comfortable dark mode option.

Highlights
  • Minimalist note-taking interface
  • Efficient task recording
  • Secure data storage
  • Dark mode support
  • Intuitive design
Features
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In the hustle and bustle of daily life and work, we often seek a simple and intuitive way to capture sudden inspirations and essential tasks. NotePure is born out of this necessity, offering a minimalist note-taking experience that helps users efficiently record and manage notes. We believe that the best tools should be transparent, allowing users to focus on what matters most — recording and thinking, not navigating through complex features. NotePure boasts a clean and straightforward interface, devoid of unnecessary frills, where every detail is designed to enhance the writing and reading experience. Whether it's quickly jotting down meeting points, organizing daily tasks, or capturing life's fleeting moments, NotePure handles it with ease. Understanding the importance of data, NotePure provides a stable and secure data storage solution, ensuring every note is safely kept. It also supports dark mode, offering a comfortable reading and writing environment, day or night. Choose NotePure to enjoy the pleasure of writing and bring order to your thoughts and life. Simple and reliable, NotePure is the ideal note-taking companion for you.

Screenshots

QR Direct4 screens
NotePure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Direct at Free against NotePure's $0.99. NotePure's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). On ads, device support 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

QR Direct is free to download; NotePure costs $0.99 up front. QR Direct sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NotePure asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Direct ships an update every 28 months, NotePure every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Direct versus NotePure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR DirectNotePure
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer萍萍 席Fang Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Direct

One-time1
  • 流畅版$0.99
None

NotePure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Direct free?
QR Direct is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotePure free?
NotePure costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Direct or NotePure have ads?
Neither QR Direct nor NotePure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Direct or NotePure?
QR Direct ships an update every 28 months, and NotePure every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Direct was updated on November 3, 2026 and NotePure on November 4, 2026.

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