Comparison

Qrafter Pro vs SkyBlueScan

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

Head to head
About

Qrafter Pro

This app is a powerful tool for creating and scanning QR codes and barcodes. It offers advanced design options, versatile scanning capabilities for various code types, and unique features like encryption and inventory mode. It also provides a secure and user-friendly experience with features like URL safety checks and passkey support.

Highlights
  • Versatile code scanning
  • Custom QR code design
  • Comprehensive code generation
  • QR code encryption
  • Customizable history management
  • URL safety check
  • Inventory scanner mode
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

SkyBlueScan

Effortlessly scan various QR and barcode types, including product information and Google Authenticator codes. Access detailed data cards and a comprehensive scan history. A PRO subscription offers unlimited scans, enhanced product details, and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Scan 15+ code types (QR, Barcode, Datamatrix, etc.)
  • View product and food details
  • Detailed QR code data cards
  • Scan history log
  • Google Authenticator support
Features
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bQlNjyAe4YBNE4gZpvWi4rnB7qyC-ESXtDQA01olNNA/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Qrafter Pro4 screens
SkyBlueScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Qrafter Pro and SkyBlueScan both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Qrafter Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBlueScan's. Qrafter Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). SkyBlueScan's advantage is price (Free vs $124.99) and ratings volume (4K vs 456). On rating, update cadence 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

SkyBlueScan is free to download; Qrafter Pro costs $124.99 up front. SkyBlueScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Qrafter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Qrafter Pro against 4.6 for SkyBlueScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyBlueScan has 4K ratings behind it against 456, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Qrafter Pro's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBlueScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, SkyBlueScan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Qrafter Pro versus SkyBlueScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafter ProSkyBlueScan
Price$124.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (456 ratings) — better4.6 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better24.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4564K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKerem ErkanCirco, Inc.

Customer experience

Qrafter Pro

All ratings456 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.4%

SkyBlueScan

All ratings4,004 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative74.0%

User reviews

Qrafter Pro

From 456 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent QR/barcode scanner and creator
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
  • 💡 Wide range of customization options
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with camera autofocus and flashlight
  • 🐛 Problems with redirection and decryption of QR codes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior between Android and iOS versions

SkyBlueScan

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • ⭐ Best one yet
  • ⭐ Good

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Automatically subscribes you
  • 🚫 Difficult to unsubscribe
  • 🚫 Overpriced
  • 🚫 Useless app
  • 🚫 Scam

Bugs and requests

Qrafter Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • QR codes created in the app not working in other readers
  • Contact information not displaying correctly when scanned
  • App settings resetting to default unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to attach QR codes to images
  • Implement support for more barcode formats (e.g. PDF417)
  • Allow editing of existing QR codes
  • Add option to save QR codes to device's photo gallery
  • Improve batch scanning and exporting capabilities

SkyBlueScan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't work properly
  • Charges even after deleting the app

Requested features

1 request
  • Add simple unsubscribe solution

In-app purchases

None

Qrafter Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SkyBlueScan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription (Discount)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Qrafter Pro free?
Qrafter Pro costs $124.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyBlueScan free?
SkyBlueScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter Pro or SkyBlueScan?
Qrafter Pro is rated higher. Qrafter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 456 ratings, while SkyBlueScan averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.
Do Qrafter Pro or SkyBlueScan have ads?
SkyBlueScan shows ads; Qrafter Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter Pro or SkyBlueScan?
Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and SkyBlueScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Qrafter Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and SkyBlueScan on September 24, 2026.

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