Comparison

Qrafter vs Scandit BLE 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 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

Scandit BLE Scanner

This app functions as a barcode and QR code scanner. It allows you to scan codes for identifying components and packages, and can transfer scanned data to your existing workflow applications via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • QR code scanning
  • Component identification
  • Package identification
  • Bluetooth data transfer
  • Workflow integration
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The Scandit BLE Scanner Client is a barcode scanner for scanning barcodes in a variety of use-cases. It enables you to scan QR-codes used to identify components and packages. Additionally, you can use your iPhone and connect it via bluetooth to your existing workflow application and transfer the scanned information.

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
Scandit BLE Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scandit BLE Scanner at none against Qrafter's 3. Scandit BLE Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Qrafter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 1). On price 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. Scandit BLE Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scandit BLE Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, Scandit BLE Scanner every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Qrafter versus Scandit BLE Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterScandit BLE Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanScandit AG

Customer experience

Qrafter

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

Scandit BLE Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Scandit BLE 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
None

Scandit BLE Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scandit BLE Scanner free?
Scandit BLE Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or Scandit BLE Scanner?
Scandit BLE Scanner is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Scandit BLE Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qrafter or Scandit BLE Scanner have ads?
Qrafter shows ads; Scandit BLE Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or Scandit BLE Scanner?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scandit BLE Scanner every 13 months. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on October 12, 2026 and Scandit BLE Scanner on October 6, 2026.

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