Comparison

QR Wizard vs Passphrase

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

Head to head
About

QR Wizard

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes for menus, product info, and tickets, even offline or in low light. Generate custom codes for links, contacts, or Wi-Fi and share them easily. Offers batch scanning, history, and secure access with biometric options.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR/barcode scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Share codes via multiple platforms
  • Batch scanning for multiple codes
  • Scan history and favorites
  • Flashlight support for low light
Features
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SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE Scan QR codes and barcodes in an instant—menus, product info, tickets, and more. Works offline and even in low light. CREATE & SHARE Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, Wi-Fi, or messages. Share them via text, email, or social media. KEY FEATURES • Lightning-Fast Scanning: Just point your camera—no extra steps, no delays. • Offline Access: Scan anywhere, anytime—no internet needed. • Batch Mode: Scan multiple codes at once—perfect for events or shopping. • History & Favorites: Keep track of past scans and save important ones. • Flashlight Support: Low-light? No problem. • Secure: Protect your codes with Face ID/Touch ID. FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY • Shoppers: Instantly compare prices or check reviews. • Students: Share notes or event links with a simple scan. • Travelers: Save boarding passes, hotel Wi-Fi, or maps with ease. • Socializers: Add flair to invites or your Instagram bio with custom codes. PREMIUM-ONLY FEATURES • Unlimited online code lookups. • Batch scanning: Capture multiple codes in one go—perfect for bulk tasks. • Protected access to your codes with Face ID and Touch ID. FLEXIBLE PLANS • Monthly & Annual: Unlock all features—cancel anytime. • Lifetime: One-time payment for lifetime access—no recurring fees! Privacy Policy: https://qrwizard.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://qrwizard.app/terms/

About

Passphrase

Features
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Generate XKCD style sentence passwords that are easier to remember but much harder for an attacker to guess. Now with significantly more customization!

Screenshots

QR Wizard4 screens
Passphrase3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Passphrase at none against QR Wizard's 3. Passphrase also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). QR Wizard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months). 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. QR Wizard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Passphrase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Wizard ships an update weekly, Passphrase every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Wizard versus Passphrase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR WizardPassphrase
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (204 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRuben Nine BlancoDANIEL ALLEN MESKIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Wizard

Subscriptions2
  • QR Wizard Premium - One Month$2.991 Month
  • QR Wizard Premium - One Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Wizard Premium - Lifetime$24.99
None

Passphrase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Wizard free?
QR Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passphrase free?
Passphrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Wizard or Passphrase have ads?
Neither QR Wizard nor Passphrase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Wizard or Passphrase?
QR Wizard ships an update weekly, and Passphrase every 29 months. Most recently, QR Wizard was updated on September 19, 2026 and Passphrase on September 10, 2026.

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