Comparison

SMS Smileys vs QR Code Pro

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

Head to head
About

SMS Smileys

Enhance your text messages with a vast collection of unique and super-sized emoticons. Safely type while on the go and explore creative ways to send fun messages, including new diversity emojis and flags.

Highlights
  • Custom Smileys
  • Smileys Max (Super-Sized)
  • Smileys & Walk (Safe Typing)
  • Smileys Art
  • Over 300 new diversity emojis
  • 200 new flags
Features
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Welcome to the world of Smileys. SMS Smileys now includes great new features: Custom Smileys: Unique Smileys. Smileys Max: Super-Sized Smileys. Smileys & Walk: Safely type messages to your friends while on the move. Smileys Art: Provides a great introduction into the world of sending fun messages. Please ensure you have updated to iOS8.3 to use over 300 new diversity emojis and 200 flags etc. on your keyboard. Get these great new features and impress your friends. Remember to tell your friends about this application, they will love it too!!

About

QR Code Pro

Easily scan, decode, and generate various QR code types, including contact information, website links, and more. Customize your generated codes with colors and logos, and print them directly. Offers unlimited scan history and NFC scanning capabilities on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Scan and decode all QR code types
  • Generate custom QR codes with logos
  • Save scanned contacts to address book
  • Directly send SMS and emails
  • Add events to calendar instantly
  • Unlimited scan history
  • NFC tag scanning
Features
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Squinting at a QR code that won't scan, or wondering if a link inside one is actually safe to open — that's exactly what QR Code Pro solves. Point your camera at any QR code, barcode, or NFC tag and get an instant, accurate read, then create and customize your own codes just as fast. One purchase, every feature, no ads, ever. INSTANT SCANNING Turn your iPhone into a fast, accurate scanner. Point the camera or import a photo, and QR Code Pro recognizes 13 formats in seconds: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, PDF417, UPC-E Ultra-wide camera support makes it easy to scan large or hard-to-reach codes, and batch scanning lets you capture several codes in one pass instead of stopping after every one. SAFER LINK CHECKS Before you open a scanned link, QR Code Pro checks it for you — flagging disguised domains, link shorteners, unsecured HTTP connections, and unusually long or suspicious URLs, so you can decide with confidence whether to tap through. NFC SCANNING Read compatible NFC tags with your iPhone, including tags that store more than one record — every record reads correctly and displays in full. CREATE AND CUSTOMIZE QR CODES Build a QR code for a website, Wi-Fi network, contact, phone number, email, SMS, text, location, or calendar event in a few taps. Make it yours with custom colors, eye shapes, pupil styles, and your own logo — perfect for a business card, a menu, a classroom, or an event. PRINT & SHARE Print QR codes directly from your iPhone with adjustable layouts, or share them digitally for packaging, flyers, posters, and product labels. STAY ORGANIZED Unlimited scan history keeps every past scan within reach, and Favorites keep the codes you use again close by. iCloud sync carries your history and created codes across your Apple devices, and you can set Scan, Create, or History as the tab that opens first. ONE PURCHASE, EVERYTHING INCLUDED QR Code Pro is a single purchase — no subscription, no in-app purchases, and no ads, ever. Every feature above is included from the moment you install it: - Scans QR, Data Matrix, and 13 barcode formats - Ultra-wide camera support for larger or farther-away codes - Batch scanning for multiple codes in one pass - Safer Link Checks before you open a scanned link - NFC tag reading, including multi-record tags - QR code creation and customization with your own logo - Direct printing with adjustable layouts - Unlimited scan history and Favorites - iCloud sync across your Apple devices - Choice of default tab on launch - No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads People use it to check a restaurant menu, verify a delivery code, build a QR for a Wi-Fi password or business card, or just confirm a link is safe before opening it. Terms of Use: https://t4fapps.com/tos-chatlink.html Privacy Policy: https://t4fapps.com/privacy-policy-paid.html Thanks for your support!

Screenshots

SMS Smileys4 screens
QR Code Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Pro at 4.1 against SMS Smileys's 3.5. QR Code Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). SMS Smileys's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 32%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

SMS Smileys costs $0.99 and QR Code Pro $2.99 up front. SMS Smileys sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. QR Code Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of SMS Smileys's written reviews are positive against 32% of QR Code Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMS Smileys ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SMS Smileys versus QR Code Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMS SmileysQR Code Pro
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.5 (30 ratings)4.1 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews — better32.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3061 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#27 — better#39
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJA Applications LtdTouch 4 Feel

Customer experience

SMS Smileys

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative33.7%

QR Code Pro

All ratings61 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative61.4%

Bugs and requests

SMS Smileys

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Keyboard doesn't show up
  • Emojis not visible to recipients

Requested features

3 requests
  • More emoji options
  • Compatibility with other messaging apps
  • Ability to work across different devices

QR Code Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SMS Smileys

One-time5
  • Generic Pack$0.99
  • Animals Pack$0.99
  • Flags Pack$0.99
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  • Fun Pack$0.99
  • All Art Packs$2.99
None

QR Code Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMS Smileys free?
SMS Smileys costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Pro free?
QR Code Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMS Smileys or QR Code Pro?
QR Code Pro is rated higher. SMS Smileys averages 3.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while QR Code Pro averages 4.1 from 61 ratings.
Do SMS Smileys or QR Code Pro have ads?
Neither SMS Smileys nor QR Code Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMS Smileys or QR Code Pro?
SMS Smileys ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Pro every 2 months. Most recently, SMS Smileys was updated on October 20, 2026 and QR Code Pro on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, SMS Smileys or QR Code Pro?
SMS Smileys currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and QR Code Pro at #39. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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