QR Code Maker & Reader vs Chouseisan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Maker & Reader
Easily create and read QR codes for various purposes, including websites, text, contact information, and Wi-Fi access. Offers design customization and export options for premium users. Also allows for reading QR codes from images.
- Create QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, email, phone, SMS, and maps
- Generate QR codes from web pages via share sheet
- Verify QR code readability
- Customize QR code colors, shapes, and add logos/text
- Export QR codes for printing (PDF, large images)
- Generate Wi-Fi QR codes
- Read QR codes from camera, photos, and screenshots
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Make QR codes in seconds. Enter a website URL or some text and tap Create. Big text and big buttons make it easy for everyone. QR CODES YOU CAN MAKE (FREE) - Website (URL) - Text / memo - Contact card (scan to add to contacts) - Email (with address and subject) - Phone - SMS - Map / place SEND A PAGE FROM YOUR PHONE TO YOUR COMPUTER Tap Share in Safari and choose "Make QR" to create a QR code for the page you're viewing. Scan it on your computer or another phone to open the same page. CHECKS THAT IT SCANS The app checks each QR code and tells you if it scans correctly. CREATOR PREMIUM (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION) - Design with colors, shapes, logos and text: use your brand colors, put a logo in the middle, add text like "See our menu" below - Print, PDF and large images for flyers and posters - Sign cards like "Free Wi-Fi" or "Visit our website" in A4, A5 or postcard size - Wi-Fi QR codes: guests connect just by scanning - Scan and create history - No ads SCAN QR CODES TOO Scan with the camera to open websites or copy text. You can also scan QR codes in saved photos and screenshots. GREAT FOR - Shops and events sharing menus or websites - Sharing Wi-Fi with guests - Business cards and flyers - Opening a phone page on your computer - Anyone who wants big, simple controls QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Chouseisan
This free scheduling app simplifies event organization for both personal and professional use. Easily create event pages and share URLs with guests to coordinate schedules efficiently. It's a top scheduling service in Japan, designed for smooth itinerary planning.
- Streamlines event scheduling
- Easy event page creation
- Shareable event URLs
- Suitable for private and business use
- Large user base in Japan
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Chouseisan is a free and easy to use scheduling application that streamlines scheduling. By streamlining scheduling, you can organize all kinds of events smoothly. ■ One of the largest scheduling services in Japan This is the official application of Chouseisan, one of the largest scheduling applications in Japan with over 8 million monthly active users. ■ Streamlines scheduling for all types of events The simple user experience makes it easy for anyone to use, and it can be used for a wide range of itinerary coordination from private to business situations. ■ Just share the URL with your guests to schedule an event. You can create an event page easily by simply entering the name of the event and possible dates. In addition, the URL of the event page can be shared with guests via chat, etc., for easy scheduling. ■ Completely free of charge Chouseisan is completely free of charge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Maker & Reader at 100% against Chouseisan's 75%. Chouseisan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Maker & Reader ships an update every 2 months, Chouseisan fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.
| Parameter | QR Code Maker & Reader | Chouseisan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noboru Kato | Mixtend Inc. |
Customer experience
QR Code Maker & Reader
Chouseisan
In-app purchases
QR Code Maker & Reader
No in-app purchases
Chouseisan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Maker & Reader free?
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Do QR Code Maker & Reader or Chouseisan have ads?
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