iDotMatrix vs QR Studio Ultra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iDotMatrix
Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos. Set alarms, lighting effects, reminders, and display music rhythms.
- Design dot matrix pictures
- Create GIF animations
- DIY custom images
- Import videos for display
- Set alarms and reminders
- Display music rhythms
- Scoreboard and stopwatch functions
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iDotMatrix is a creative software for designing various pictures and animations for dot matrix screens. In addition to the beautiful pictures and gif animations built into the app, users can also use this software to create gif animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, and more. Import the video you want to display on the dot matrix screen, set various alarm clocks, lighting effects, set alarm clocks and schedule reminders, and display music rhythms on the screen, which can be used as a scoreboard, stopwatch, and more. iDotMatrix 是一款为点阵屏设计各种图片,动画的创造性软件,app除了内置精美的图片和gif动画外,用户还可以使用该软件随心所欲创造gif动画,DIY图片,DIY点阵图片,还可以导入您想在点阵屏显示的视频,设置各类闹钟、灯光效果,设置闹钟和日程提醒,在屏上展示音乐律动,可以作为记分板、秒表、使用。
QR Studio Ultra
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QR Studio Ultra is a professional QR code and barcode app for iPhone: scan, create, design, save and export codes in a clean, modern workflow. SCAN Scan QR codes and barcodes live with the camera or from photos and screenshots. QR Studio Ultra always shows the result first instead of opening links automatically. For web links, you can see the domain, the full URL and security warnings, for example for short links, non-secure HTTP links or unusually long addresses. Supported scan content: - URLs and web links - Text, email, phone and SMS - Wi-Fi credentials - Contacts and vCards - Calendar data, locations and addresses - SEPA / GiroCode content - PayPal, crypto and social links - Product codes, ISBN, inventory, serial, coupon and ticket codes For EAN product codes, QR Studio Ultra can optionally look up basic product information such as product name or brand when free product data is available. This online lookup can be turned off in Settings. CREATE Create QR codes and selected barcodes from your own content. Inputs are checked before generation so the selected code type matches the required length, character set and check digit rules. QR content types: - Text and custom schemas - URL / website - Email with subject and message - Phone and SMS - WhatsApp text - Wi-Fi with SSID, password, WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WEP or open network - Contact / vCard - Calendar event - Location / geo coordinates - SEPA / GiroCode - PayPal link - Bitcoin, Ethereum and general wallet addresses - App Store, maps, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn and GitHub links - Product, inventory, serial, coupon and ticket text Creatable code formats: - QR Code - Aztec Code - PDF417 - Code 128 - EAN-13 - EAN-8 - UPC-A - Code 39 - ITF-14 - Codabar STUDIO Use Studio to adjust the look of your codes. Codes are created in clear black and white by default for reliable scanning, then you can customize them: - Foreground and background color by picker or hex value - Transparent background - Text below the code - Show code content below the code - Quiet zone / margin - Rotation by 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees - Horizontal or vertical mirroring - Inverted colors - Import and scale a logo inside QR codes - Live preview EXPORT Export codes as images or files, save them to Photos or Files, or share them directly with iOS. Useful for printing, labels, inventory, documents, tickets, coupons, product information, business cards and internal workflows. Export formats: - PNG - Transparent PNG - JPG - HEIC - TIFF - BMP - PDF Export sizes: - Free: 128, 256, 384 and 512 x 512 px - Pro: 1024, 2048, 3072, 4096 and 8192 x 8192 px PROJECTS AND HISTORY Saved codes stay available locally in the app. Search your list, mark favorites, reopen codes, edit them, export them again or delete them when you no longer need them. FREE Included for free: - Scanning - QR code creation - Basic barcode creation - PNG and JPG export - History and favorites - Ad banner PRO QR Studio Ultra Pro is a one-time in-app purchase and unlocks: - Remove ads - Transparent PNG export - PDF, HEIC, TIFF and BMP export - Large export sizes up to 8192 x 8192 px - Full Studio features - Logo inside QR codes - Advanced design and export options PRIVACY QR Studio Ultra is designed to work locally. Camera and photo access are used only for scanning, photo import and saving exports. Saved codes stay on your device. Product information is loaded only when online lookup is enabled. No account and no cloud sync are required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDotMatrix at none against QR Studio Ultra's 1. iDotMatrix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. QR Studio Ultra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iDotMatrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iDotMatrix | QR Studio Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. | Kurenz Music GbR |
Bugs and requests
iDotMatrix
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup after updates
- Issues with connecting the device to the app
- Problems with saving and loading custom designs
- Energy saving mode not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add more color options, including darker shades
- Implement a search tool in the content library
- Allow more customization of the clock and time display
- Improve animation import and playback features
- Add support for importing GIFs and videos directly
QR Studio Ultra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iDotMatrix
No in-app purchases
QR Studio Ultra
- QR Studio Ultra Pro$1.99









