Comparison

NRG Optimizer vs QRFast

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

Head to head
About

NRG Optimizer

Features
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NRG Optimizer is a commercial application designed for Operations professionals looking to improve energy savings through smart control of smart devices like LED lighting, occupancy sensors, daylight sensors, electrical outlets and lighting controls.

About

QRFast

Features
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Make everyday codes easier to use with QRFast. QRFast brings scanning, code creation, and recent activity together in a focused workspace. Point your camera at a code, pick one from a saved image, or create a new QR code from information you want to share. Whether a code is printed on a package, shown on another screen, saved in a screenshot, or shared with you digitally, QRFast helps you quickly turn it into useful information. Scan from Camera or Photos Use your iPhone camera to recognize QR codes and supported barcodes, or choose an existing image from your photo library. QRFast can handle many common types of encoded information, including website addresses, text, contact details, phone numbers, email addresses, messages, Wi-Fi information, locations, and more. Turn Information Into a QR Code QRFast also works in the other direction. Choose the type of information you want to share and turn it into a scannable QR code. Create QR codes for: • Websites • Plain text • Contact details • Phone numbers • Email • SMS messages • Wi-Fi information • Locations • Social profile links Once created, your QR code is ready to save or share when you need it. Keep Recent Scans Within Reach Previously scanned codes can be kept in your local history, making it easier to return to useful information without scanning it again. Review recent results, copy their contents, reopen links, or remove records you no longer need. Built for Simple, Everyday Use QRFast does not require an account for its core features. QR code recognition is primarily performed on your device. Camera frames and photos selected for code recognition are not uploaded to our servers for scanning, and your scan history is stored locally on your device. From checking a code on a poster to creating a QR code for Wi-Fi or contact information, QRFast keeps the process straightforward from start to finish.

Screenshots

NRG Optimizer4 screens
QRFast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NRG Optimizer at none against QRFast's shown. NRG Optimizer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). QRFast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NRG Optimizer ships an update every 13 months, QRFast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
NRG Optimizer versus QRFast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNRG OptimizerQRFast
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT.G.L. Inc.Fuzhou Yuhui Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

NRG Optimizer

No in-app purchases

None

QRFast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NRG Optimizer free?
NRG Optimizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRFast free?
QRFast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NRG Optimizer or QRFast have ads?
QRFast shows ads; NRG Optimizer does not.
Which is updated more often, NRG Optimizer or QRFast?
NRG Optimizer ships an update every 13 months, and QRFast every 2 weeks. Most recently, NRG Optimizer was updated on September 29, 2026 and QRFast on October 10, 2026.

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