Comparison

Qrafter Pro vs QR Scanner

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

QR Scanner

Easily scan and generate custom QR codes for various purposes. This app allows you to import codes from images, manage your scan history, and securely create non-expiring codes. Enjoy an ad-free experience with Pro plans.

Highlights
  • Scan unlimited QR codes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Import QR codes from gallery
  • Track scan history
  • Face ID authentication
  • Copy, share, and download codes
Features
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Introducing QR Scanner, the ultimate tool for seamless QR code scanning and generation. With QR Scanner, you have everything you need in one convenient app. No more cluttered screens or multiple downloads. Just effortless QR code management at your fingertips. Scan any QR code with ease using your iPhone's back camera, or even import images from your gallery. Our intuitive interface ensures quick and accurate decoding, giving you instant access to the information you need. Create custom QR codes for websites, emails, texts, Wi-Fi passwords, locations, and more. Simply choose your QR type, input your data, and generate. Sharing is just as easy, allowing you to disseminate information seamlessly across various platforms. KEY FEATURES OF QR SCANNER:: • Effortlessly scan and generate unlimited QR codes. • Scan all QR code formats using your iPhone's camera. • Import and decode QR codes from gallery images. • Create non-expiring QR codes for various purposes. • Keep track of your scans and creations with the history section. • Lightweight design optimized for minimal storage usage. • Support for all QR code formats, including Wi-Fi codes. • Secure your information with Face ID Authentication. • Convenient flashlight and zooming options for enhanced usability. • Easily copy, share, and download QR codes. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to our Pro plans for unlimited access to a QR code scanner and generator, and enjoy an ad-free experience. Manage your subscription directly from your iPhone Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the Account Settings: Open the Settings app, 1. Tap on your name, 2. Tap Subscription,. 3. Tap the subscription that you want to manage. You can cancel auto-renewal at any time, given that the cancellation is at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing an auto-renewing subscription. FEEDBACK: Your feedback fuels our innovation. If you love QR Scanner, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review. Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to our top-notch customer support team at hello@thumbmagiclabs.com. Terms of Use: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://thumbmagiclabs.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Qrafter Pro4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Scanner at Free against Qrafter Pro's $124.99. QR Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Qrafter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (456 vs 130). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

QR Scanner is free to download; Qrafter Pro costs $124.99 up front. QR Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for QR Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 456 and 130 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 89% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Qrafter Pro versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafter ProQR Scanner
Price$124.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (456 ratings) — better4.7 (130 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better89.3% of reviews
Number of ratings456 — better130
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanThumbmagic Labs LLP

Customer experience

Qrafter Pro

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

QR Scanner

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

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

QR Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Qrafter Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • qr_scanner_weekly$0.997 Days
  • qr_scanner_yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner Unlimited$24.99

Questions

Is Qrafter Pro free?
Qrafter Pro costs $124.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter Pro or QR Scanner?
Qrafter Pro is rated higher. Qrafter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 456 ratings, while QR Scanner averages 4.7 from 130 ratings.
Do Qrafter Pro or QR Scanner have ads?
Neither Qrafter Pro nor QR Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter Pro or QR Scanner?
Qrafter Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Qrafter Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Scanner on August 19, 2026.

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