Comparison

Qrafter vs QR+Barcode

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

QR+Barcode

This app allows users to scan all types of QR codes and barcodes quickly and easily. It also functions as a generator for various code types and can detect links for social media, calls, and emails. Scan history is saved and shareable, with no internet connection required for scanning.

Highlights
  • All-in-one QR and barcode scanner
  • Generate various QR and barcode types
  • Scan and view product details online
  • Detects social media, call, and email links
  • Smooth and rapid scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Scan history saved and shareable
Features
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Scans all QR code and barcodes. Very Smooth and easy to use! Key Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●All-in-one Bar Code Generator: generate most of standard 1D and 2D code types ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com and from other platforms! ●Now smartly detects Facebook, WhatsApp, call, message, email etc links ●Very smooth and rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Scan history saved ●User can share scanned code with others using scanned history.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
QR+Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Qrafter at 73% against QR+Barcode's 0%. Qrafter also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). QR+Barcode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Qrafter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. QR+Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Qrafter's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR+Barcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, QR+Barcode every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Qrafter versus QR+Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterQR+Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanCoreBits Software Solutions Private Limited

Customer experience

Qrafter

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

QR+Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

QR+Barcode

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
None

QR+Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR+Barcode free?
QR+Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or QR+Barcode?
Qrafter is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while QR+Barcode averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qrafter or QR+Barcode have ads?
Both Qrafter and QR+Barcode show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or QR+Barcode?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR+Barcode every 6 months. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on September 29, 2026 and QR+Barcode on September 7, 2026.

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