Comparison

Qrafter vs QR code reader and generator+

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 code reader and generator+

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with this versatile tool. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes, including websites, contacts, and locations, with options to add your brand logo. It also supports numerous barcode formats for product identification.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, email, SMS, and location
  • Create custom QR codes with brand logos
  • Generate various barcode formats (Aztec, EAN, UPC, Code 39, etc.)
  • View scan history
  • Save and share generated codes
Features
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QR code reader and barcode scanner that can scan QR code or scan barcodes quickly and accuratly. This QR Code Reader and Barcode Scanner application is definitely what you need! Features of QR code: - Create QR code with Brand logo - Generate QR Code for Website URL & text - Create QR Code Contacts or Phone - Make a QR code for Email and SMS - Generate QR code for Location and Map. - Scan existing QR codes,  - History of all the QR code and Barcode - Save and Share the generated QR Code as Features of Bar code: - Generate barcode for your product or service with Aztec, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC E, UPC A, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, and Codabar. - First app in AppStore having so many options to generate your require barcode for your business. Support All QR Code Types You can generate QR codes for Websites, Phone, Texts,SMS, Location, URL and Email. Send feedback if you need something else. Private scanner with camera to scan any QR code or Barcode.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
QR code reader and generator+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Qrafter at 4.6 against QR code reader and generator+'s 3.9. Qrafter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 8). QR code reader and generator+'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 QR code reader and generator+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, QR code reader and generator+ every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qrafter versus QR code reader and generator+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterQR code reader and generator+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanCharmi Kachara

Customer experience

Qrafter

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

QR code reader and generator+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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 code reader and generator+

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
1 purchases

QR code reader and generator+

One-time1
  • Premium QR barcode code reader$5.99

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR code reader and generator+ free?
QR code reader and generator+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or QR code reader and generator+?
Qrafter is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while QR code reader and generator+ averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Qrafter or QR code reader and generator+ have ads?
Both Qrafter and QR code reader and generator+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or QR code reader and generator+?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR code reader and generator+ every 6 months. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on September 29, 2026 and QR code reader and generator+ on September 29, 2026.

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