Comparison

Qrafter Pro vs Key

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 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

Key

This application uses your device's microphone to capture and decode dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signals in real-time. It displays the decoded numbers instantly on your screen, making it a useful tool for professionals and tech enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Real-time DTMF signal decoding
  • Uses device microphone
  • Displays decoded numbers instantly
  • Suitable for professionals
  • Useful for tech enthusiasts
Features
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Key-Tone-Decoder: Real-Time DTMF Signal Decoder Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling is a telecommunication system that facilitates communication between telephone equipment, other devices, and switching centers using voice-frequency tones over telephone lines. Key-Tone-Decoder leverages your iPhone's microphone to capture these DTMF signals, instantly decoding them and displaying the decoded numbers on your screen in real-time. Perfect for professionals and tech enthusiasts, Key-Tone-Decoder makes it easy to decode DTMF signals right from your device.

Screenshots

Qrafter Pro4 screens
Key4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Qrafter Pro at 90% against Key's 0%. Qrafter Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (456 vs 1). Key's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $124.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Qrafter Pro costs $124.99 and Key $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qrafter Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter Pro has 456 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Qrafter Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Key's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qrafter Pro versus Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafter ProKey
Price$124.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (456 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings456 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanNANO ELECTRONICS RESEARCH MUHENDISLIK ARASTIRMA GELISTIRME LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Qrafter Pro

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

Key

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Key

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Qrafter Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter Pro free?
Qrafter Pro costs $124.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Key free?
Key costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter Pro or Key?
Qrafter Pro is rated higher. Qrafter Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 456 ratings, while Key averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qrafter Pro or Key have ads?
Neither Qrafter Pro nor Key shows ads.

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