Comparison

Popplet vs Qrafter

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

Head to head
About

Popplet

Visually capture and organize your thoughts, ideas, and information. This tool is ideal for students and professionals to brainstorm, plan projects, and learn by creating connections between facts, images, and thoughts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited local boards
  • Capture notes with text, images, or drawings
  • Link notes visually
  • Export as PDF/JPEG
  • Pinch to zoom
  • Multi-language support
  • Public boards for inspiration
Features
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Popplet is the simplest tool to capture and organize your ideas. With Popplet you can quick jot down your ideas and sort them visually. Apple has featured us in "Tools for Teachers", "New and Noteworthy", "What's Hot" and "Get Stuff Done" Popplet is great for school and for learning in the classroom and at home. Students use Popplet to think and learn visually. By capturing facts, thoughts, and images, students learn to create relationships between them and generate new ideas. Popplet is also great for work and for generating ideas in the office or on the go. Professionals use Popplet to generate ideas and plan projects. By brainstorming visually or jotting down notes, Popplet helps professionals organize their thoughts and generate their next big idea. With this version of Popplet you can have as many Popplet boards as you would like on your iPhone or iPad. 
People use Popplet to: + Study: School Projects, Class Notes + Explore Ideas: Brainstorming, Mindmapping + Plan Projects: Diagrams, Process Charts + Collect Inspiration: Mood Boards, Scrapbook, Travel Plans Key Features: + Unlimited local boards + Capture notes in text + Capture notes with images + Capture notes with a drawing tool + Change the color of your notes and Popplet board + Link notes to each other visually + Export as PDF as JPEG + Pinch to zoom and expand + Multi Language Support + See the Popplet boards of other users through the 'Public' tab to get inspired These are additional features if you sign-up and create an 'online' account: + 10 free 'online' boards accessible through a web browser at www.popplet.com + Ability to collaborate with other Popplet users on your online boards 
We are committed to continually improving and updating Popplet and would love to hear what you think. Come visit us at www.popplet.com or email us at support@popplet.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at @poppletny! NOTE - UPGRADING FROM POPPLET LITE : If you are upgrading from Popplet Lite, you can transfer your Popplet by choosing "Select All" from the gear menu and then "Copy". Then switch to Popplet (the full version) and select "Paste" from the gear menu.

About

Qrafter

This app is a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes. It offers extensive customization options for code design, including logos and colors. Advanced features like encryption, URL safety checks, and inventory scanning make it a versatile solution for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Encrypt QR codes with password protection
  • URL safety check
  • Inventory scanner mode
  • Organize scan history with folders
Features
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The most powerful QR Code Scanner and Generator since 2011. Qrafter has everything you need to scan, create, and design QR Codes and barcodes. Trusted by millions of users, Qrafter's extensive feature set has been refined over the years. Key Features • Full English Support: Qrafter is fully localized in English for an intuitive and comfortable user experience. • Versatile Scanning: Swiftly and accurately scan QR Codes, Micro QR Codes, Data Matrix, Aztec Codes, PDF417, and a variety of barcodes. Scan codes from your Photos app, or scan multiple codes in the same session. • Custom QR Code Design: Design unique, eye-catching QR Codes with custom colors, logos, backgrounds, and styles for your brand, business, or personal use. • Comprehensive Code Generation: Create QR Codes, barcodes, and other formats for your business, personal use, or marketing campaigns. • Unique Features: QR Code compression and QR Code encryption with password protection set Qrafter apart from the rest. • History: Easily access and manage previously scanned or generated codes with the most customizable history feature. Organize codes into folders, synchronize across devices with iCloud, or store selected information locally on your device. History can also be secured with biometric authentication like Face ID. • Advanced Parsing: Qrafter smartly parses URLs, contact information, events, location data, email and SMS sending options, Wi-Fi connection details, and more, presenting the results in a user-friendly and meaningful manner. • URL Safety Check: Reveals the destination URL for short links, helping you detect potentially malicious content. • Passkey QR Code Support: Log in faster and more safely to websites that support passkeys, using QR Codes. • Auto Wi-Fi Connection: Scan a QR Code containing Wi-Fi network credentials and connect to the network automatically without manual entry. • Inventory Scanner Mode: Transform Qrafter into a customized inventory app. With each scan, Qrafter calls a custom API endpoint in the background. You can fully customize the API endpoint URL. • Optimized for iPhone Duo and iPad: Experience a fully custom user interface for iPhone Duo and iPad, perfect for educational institutions and professional use. On iPhone Duo and iPad, Qrafter's user interface is designed to make the best use of the larger screen, with full multitasking support. • Apple Watch Companion: Your history is on your wrist. Show a saved ticket, loyalty card or Wi-Fi code from the watch, page through the other formats of a code, and open it full screen. • VoiceOver Customizations: Qrafter is fully accessible and committed to providing a seamless experience for all users. With its VoiceOver customizations, visually impaired users can easily navigate, scan, and generate codes. Supported Code Types • 2D Codes: QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, PDF417 • Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited • Postal Barcodes: RM4SCC, IMb, Japan Post, KIX End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Popplet4 screens
Qrafter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Qrafter at Free against Popplet's $2.99. Qrafter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Popplet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Qrafter is free to download; Popplet costs $2.99 up front. Qrafter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Popplet asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Popplet's written reviews are positive against 77% of Qrafter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Popplet ships an update every 5 months, Qrafter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Popplet versus Qrafter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoppletQrafter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (31 ratings)4.6 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotionKerem Erkan

Customer experience

Popplet

All ratings31 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral11.5%
Negative34.4%

Qrafter

All ratings4,004 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews992 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative18.0%

User reviews

Popplet

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Good for brainstorming and mind mapping
  • 💡 Helpful for organizing thoughts and ideas
  • 🔗 Good for collaborative work

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Limited export options
  • 🔒 Sync and online functionality problems
  • 💻 Not optimized for smaller screens
  • 🖌️ Limited drawing and formatting features

Qrafter

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
  • 👍 Comprehensive set of features
  • 🔒 Secure URL previewing
  • 📚 Useful history and batch scanning
  • 💡 Ability to create and customize QR codes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes

Bugs and requests

Popplet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when deleting popplets with text
  • Issues with importing and exporting popplets
  • Text formatting problems when exporting
  • Syncing and connectivity problems
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more shape options for nodes
  • Improve text editing and formatting capabilities
  • Implement better sync and collaboration features
  • Provide more export options (e.g., OPML, RTF)
  • Add spell check and proofreading tools
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  • Introduce a presentation mode for sharing popplets

Qrafter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 9.3.1 after October 2019 update
  • Issues with scanning QR codes from photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more barcode types
  • Apple Watch complication
  • Ability to embed photos in QR codes
  • Improved UI for QR code creation

In-app purchases

None

Popplet

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Qrafter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99

Questions

Is Popplet free?
Popplet costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Popplet or Qrafter?
Qrafter is rated higher. Popplet averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Qrafter averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.
Do Popplet or Qrafter have ads?
Qrafter shows ads; Popplet does not.
Which is updated more often, Popplet or Qrafter?
Popplet ships an update every 5 months, and Qrafter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Popplet was updated on October 12, 2026 and Qrafter on October 12, 2026.

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