Comparison

QR Scan vs TypeShelf

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

Head to head
About

QR Scan

Easily scan, read, and create QR codes and barcodes. Store decoded information in a database with a dashboard for quick access. Share your scanned data seamlessly through various sharing options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read decoded information
  • Create QR codes
  • Store scanned data in a database
  • Inbuilt dashboard for fast access
  • Share scanned data
Features
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QR Scan Pro developed by nexageapps.com is an ad-free machine language embedded user-friendly free scanning app that can scan, read, and create QR codes & barcodes. Scanning QR/Barcodes with our app will decode the information quicker & stored it in a software database with an inbuilt dashboard for accessing the data superfast. Stored data can be shared quickly through various modes of sharing preferences to access the information anywhere anytime with anyone. We can use this app for creating contacts and saving QR info without telling 3rd party apps

About

TypeShelf

Create custom shortcuts for frequently used text and images to insert them instantly with a dedicated keyboard. Automate dates, times, and clipboard content for dynamic messages. Save time and reduce repetitive typing.

Highlights
  • Custom text and image shortcuts
  • Magic Variables for dates, times, clipboard
  • Custom keyboard access
  • Share reply collections
  • Typing speed test and time saved statistics
  • Group assignment and quick filters
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Keep your customer replies ready. Save the answers you send again and again — shipping questions, opening hours, quotes, booking links, follow-ups — then switch to the TypeShelf keyboard and tap a reply to insert it, in any app where you type. TYPE ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE • Tap a saved reply from the keyboard to insert it • Pin favorites and jump back to your recent replies • Create text and image snippets • Organize replies with custom tags and quick filters • Search, reorder, import, export, and share your collection PERSONALIZE EVERY MESSAGE • Fill-in fields ask for a name, option, date, or time before the reply goes in • My details: save your business name, booking link, or signature once and reuse it in any reply • Magic Variables add live dates, times, clipboard content, cursor placement, or a random option START IN MINUTES Choose a ready-made reply pack or write your own. Your first replies are on the keyboard in a few taps. SEE THE TIME YOU SAVE Review usage statistics, find your most-used replies, and run the typing test for a more personal time-saved estimate. QUICK SETUP 1. Create or choose your replies. 2. Add TypeShelf in Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. 3. Switch to the TypeShelf keyboard in any app and tap a reply to insert it. iOS requires Allow Full Access so the keyboard can read the reply library shared by the main app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Scan4 screens
TypeShelf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Scan at 5.0 against TypeShelf's 4.3. QR Scan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). TypeShelf's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. TypeShelf sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. QR Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeShelf has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scan ships an update every 2 months, TypeShelf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Scan versus TypeShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScanTypeShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarthik AruchunanNikolai Rodionov

In-app purchases

None

QR Scan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeShelf

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is QR Scan free?
QR Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeShelf free?
TypeShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Scan or TypeShelf?
QR Scan is rated higher. QR Scan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TypeShelf averages 4.3 from 25 ratings.
Do QR Scan or TypeShelf have ads?
Neither QR Scan nor TypeShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scan or TypeShelf?
QR Scan ships an update every 2 months, and TypeShelf fortnightly. Most recently, QR Scan was updated on October 27, 2026 and TypeShelf on October 25, 2026.

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