Comparison

Qrafter vs Photier

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 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/

About

Photier

This platform allows for the easy distribution and secure access of photos from various events. It aims to redefine the photo-sharing experience with new features and improved performance.

Highlights
  • Photo distribution
  • Secure photo access
  • Event photo sharing
  • Improved performance
  • New features
Features
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Photier 3.0 Welcome to Photier 3.0! Get ready to experience brand-new features, improved performance, and enhanced convenience. We’re here to redefine your experience! Whether you're capturing memories at a wedding, a marathon, or a corporate event, Photier ensures your photos are always accessible and secure.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
Photier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Photier at none against Qrafter's shown. Photier also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). Qrafter's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 65%) and ratings volume (4K vs 549). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Photier sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photier holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 549, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Qrafter's written reviews are positive against 65% of Photier'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, Photier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qrafter versus Photier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterPhotier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings)4.8 (549 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better64.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better549
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanPaksam Fotograf ve Bilisim Teknolojileri Ticaret Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

Qrafter

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

Photier

All ratings511 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative31.5%

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

Photier

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
21 purchases

Photier

Subscriptions1
  • Photier Plus+$19.991 Year
One-time20
  • 1 Photo$0.99
  • Large Package$9.99
  • 2 Photo$20.00
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  • 3 Photo$30.00
  • 30 USD$30.00
  • 4 Photo$40.00
  • 45 USD$45.00
  • 5 Photo$50.00
  • 50 USD$50.00
  • 6 Photo$60.00
  • 60 USD$60.00
  • 7 Photo$70.00
  • 70 USD$70.00
  • 8 Photo$80.00
  • 80 USD$80.00
  • 90 USD$90.00
  • 9 Photo$100.00
  • 10 Photo$100.00
  • 100 USD$100.00
  • 200 USD$200.00

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photier free?
Photier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or Photier?
Photier is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Photier averages 4.8 from 549 ratings.
Do Qrafter or Photier have ads?
Qrafter shows ads; Photier does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or Photier?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Photier every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Photier on October 24, 2026.

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