Comparison

Qrafter vs Simple QRCode Maker

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

Head to head
About

Qrafter

Scan, create, and design custom QR codes and various barcodes with advanced features like encryption and URL safety checks. Organize your history, synchronize across devices, and even use it for inventory management. Optimized for multiple Apple devices and accessible with VoiceOver.

Highlights
  • Versatile QR code and barcode scanning
  • Custom QR code design with logos and colors
  • QR code compression and password protection
  • Organized history with iCloud sync
  • URL safety check for short links
  • Inventory scanner mode with API integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
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

Simple QRCode Maker

Features
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Create QR codes easily. Turn all kinds of data into QR codes, such as contacts, website addresses, map coordinates and text. Great for exchanging contact details, sharing website addresses and showing a place on a map. Not all QR codes are guaranteed to be readable. Some codes may not be readable depending on the environment or the data. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
Simple QRCode Maker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple QRCode Maker at none against Qrafter's 3. Qrafter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Simple QRCode Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple QRCode Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qrafter versus Simple QRCode Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterSimple QRCode Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKerem ErkanYuta Kobayashi

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

Simple QRCode Maker

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

Simple QRCode Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple QRCode Maker free?
Simple QRCode Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qrafter or Simple QRCode Maker have ads?
Both Qrafter and Simple QRCode Maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or Simple QRCode Maker?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple QRCode Maker every 2 months. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Simple QRCode Maker on November 7, 2026.

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