Comparison

Qrafter vs QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
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 iPad: Experience a fully custom user interface for iPad, perfect for educational institutions and professional use. Qrafter's iPad 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/

About

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes from your device's camera or photo gallery. Automatically detect and act on scanned information like URLs, phone numbers, and emails. Save, share, and search for product details with ease.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Automatic data detection (URL, phone, email)
  • Open links, make calls, send emails
  • Add contacts and calendar events
  • Scan from gallery images
  • Save and share scanned data
  • Search product information
Features
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QR Barcode Scanner will scan the QR code and the Barcode, at the fastest. To your iOS device, it is Indispensable app. QR Barcode Scanner is a Very Easy-to-Use application. After scanning the QR code and Barcode, be able to detect automatically, the, URL, Phone Number, E-mail Address. So you can easily access to the item that is detected automatically. For example, Open the browser, Make a call, Send a mail, Add to Contacts, Add to event on calendar, Copy to the clipboard. From the image in the gallery, being able to scan the QR code or Barcode. After the QR code or Barcode scanned, being able to display, save, and share. Scan the Barcode, be able to easily search the product information. [Compatible with the following barcodes] QR Code128 Code39 Code93 CodaBar EAN13 EAN8 ITF UPCA UPCE PDF417 Aztec DataMatrix URL Scheme: woodsmall-qrcode:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Qrafter at 4.6 against QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's 4.2. Qrafter also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 13). QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Qrafter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Qrafter's written reviews are positive against 86% of QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qrafter versus QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterQRCode Simple QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem Erkanwoodsmall inc.

Customer experience

Qrafter

All ratings3,992 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.6%

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

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

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • 6 months plan$1.996 Months
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$6.99

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner free?
QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
Qrafter is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Qrafter or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner have ads?
Both Qrafter and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on September 23, 2026 and QRCode Simple QR Code Scanner on September 10, 2026.

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