Comparison

QR Code Scanner / Generator vs QR Hero

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner / Generator

Features
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Easy to use QR code reader and barcode scanner. You can make QR codes and barcodes: customize the color of the QR code, the color of the background, the icon of the Logo, etc. You can choose different APP skin colors.

About

QR Hero

Features
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Create clean, professional QR codes in seconds. Whether you’re sharing a website, connecting guests to Wi-Fi, or exchanging contact details, QR Hero makes QR code creation simple, flexible, and reliable. Designed with clarity and customisation in mind, QR Hero lets you generate modern QR codes that look great and scan consistently. Core Features β€’ Generate QR codes β€’ Live preview as you edit β€” see changes instantly β€’ Save QR codes to your Photos or share them anywhere β€’ Smart contrast warnings to help ensure your QR codes scan reliably Customisation β€’ Choose from curated gradient presets (Pro feature) β€’ Create your own custom colour combinations β€’ Add your logo to the centre of the QR code (Pro feature) β€’ Clean, minimal output designed to work across devices Pro Features Upgrade to Pro for advanced customisation: β€’ Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, Contacts (vCard), and Events β€’ Logo overlays β€’ Gradient QR codes β€’ Preset and custom colour controls β€’ Unlimited exports Designed to be simple No clutter. No unnecessary settings. Just the tools you actually need to create great-looking QR codes. Perfect for: β€’ Small businesses β€’ Events and venues β€’ Freelancers and consultants β€’ Anyone who wants QR codes that look professional ** If you use this app, please get in touch or leave a review, to help me decide what features to add in the next update. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner / Generator4 screens
QR Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Code Scanner / Generator at 11.0 against QR Hero's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner / Generator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and QR Hero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
QR Code Scanner / Generator versus QR Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner / GeneratorQR Hero
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer继伟 ηŽ‹Steve Bryce

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Scanner / Generator

One-time2
  • remove ad$3.99
  • remove ad$4.99
2 purchases

QR Hero

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner / Generator free?
QR Code Scanner / Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Hero free?
QR Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Scanner / Generator or QR Hero have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner / Generator nor QR Hero shows ads.

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