Comparison

Bridges vs QR Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Bridges

Easily collect and format links for your projects. Save links with custom titles and export them in various formats like Markdown or HTML. Organize them into folders for quick access and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Custom link formatting
  • Multiple export formats (Markdown, HTML, JSON, URL)
  • Folder organization
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Rich link previews
  • Share sheet integration
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Bridges is the best way to collect custom formatted links. Saving a link for your podcast, newsletter, or blog post has never been easier. If you’ve ever had the task to collect links for a project you’ll love Bridges. Bridges eliminates any tedious URL editing for making a raw URL more human readable. When saving a link to Bridges you give it a title and it can be used when you copy the link later on. Need a link with a custom title in markdown? One tap away. Need a URL as a hyperlink? One tap away. Even better if you set all the links into a folder you can copy all of these links in the format you need in a few taps. The supported formats include: Hyperlink, Markdown, JSON, HTML, URL. Organize the links into different folders and keep each folder in a section. All your data is stored locally and synced with iCloud so all your devices are up to date. If you download the separate macOS app for Bridges all your links and data will be there. Use the share sheet to save links to Bridges quickly and easily. When saving a link it will show a rich preview of the links info: Link Title, Hero Image, Favicon, and URL. From the share sheet it’s easy to save to any folder you’ve made in the app. The custom title for the link is automatically filled in with the URL’s link title. With Bridges saving links is easy and fun. Bridges is built by one person and aims to give you more time back by reducing tedious tasks. For more information about the app visit https://www.bridgesapp.app/. To see our privacy policy: https://www.bridgesapp.app/privacy-policy. Terms of service: https://www.bridgesapp.app/terms-of-service.

About

QR Scanner

Easily scan and generate custom QR codes for various purposes. This app allows you to import codes from images, manage your scan history, and securely create non-expiring codes. Enjoy an ad-free experience with Pro plans.

Highlights
  • Scan unlimited QR codes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Import QR codes from gallery
  • Track scan history
  • Face ID authentication
  • Copy, share, and download codes
Features
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Introducing QR Scanner, the ultimate tool for seamless QR code scanning and generation. With QR Scanner, you have everything you need in one convenient app. No more cluttered screens or multiple downloads. Just effortless QR code management at your fingertips. Scan any QR code with ease using your iPhone's back camera, or even import images from your gallery. Our intuitive interface ensures quick and accurate decoding, giving you instant access to the information you need. Create custom QR codes for websites, emails, texts, Wi-Fi passwords, locations, and more. Simply choose your QR type, input your data, and generate. Sharing is just as easy, allowing you to disseminate information seamlessly across various platforms. KEY FEATURES OF QR SCANNER:: • Effortlessly scan and generate unlimited QR codes. • Scan all QR code formats using your iPhone's camera. • Import and decode QR codes from gallery images. • Create non-expiring QR codes for various purposes. • Keep track of your scans and creations with the history section. • Lightweight design optimized for minimal storage usage. • Support for all QR code formats, including Wi-Fi codes. • Secure your information with Face ID Authentication. • Convenient flashlight and zooming options for enhanced usability. • Easily copy, share, and download QR codes. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to our Pro plans for unlimited access to a QR code scanner and generator, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: Open the Settings app, 1. Tap on your name, 2. Tap Subscription,. 3. Tap the subscription that you want to manage. You can cancel auto-renewal at any time, given that the cancellation is at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing an auto-renewing subscription. FEEDBACK: Your feedback fuels our innovation. If you love QR Scanner, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to our top-notch customer support team at hello@thumbmagiclabs.com. Terms of Use: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Bridges4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 4.7 against Bridges's 4.4. QR Scanner also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 75%) and ratings volume (130 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bridges sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and QR Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Scanner has 130 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Bridges's written reviews are positive against 89% of QR Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bridges versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBridgesQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (17 ratings)4.7 (130 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan RuizThumbmagic Labs LLP

Customer experience

Bridges

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

QR Scanner

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Bridges

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App automatically takes users to the App Store for review immediately after onboarding
  • Sometimes the snap photo option doesn't work as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to add placeholders in one QR code (e.g., multiple links in a contact QR code)
  • Link QR code functionality to a photo

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bridges

One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Very Nice Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
4 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • qr_scanner_weekly$0.997 Days
  • qr_scanner_yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner Unlimited$24.99

Questions

Is Bridges free?
Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bridges or QR Scanner?
QR Scanner is rated higher. Bridges averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while QR Scanner averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.
Do Bridges or QR Scanner have ads?
Neither Bridges nor QR Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bridges or QR Scanner?
Bridges ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Bridges was updated on October 2, 2026 and QR Scanner on September 29, 2026.

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