# QR Code Maker vs QR Code Generator

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Generator at 4.6 against QR Code Maker's 3.3. QR Code Generator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 19). QR Code Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Generator sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR Code Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

QR Code Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Generator has 3.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of QR Code Maker's written reviews are positive against 64% of QR Code Generator's.

QR Code Maker ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Generator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Maker | QR Code Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-maker/id513617634/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-generator-mqrg/id1456241169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matan Radomski productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/468144987) | [NBApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443534730) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-maker/id513617634)

Generate and save various types of QR codes for personal or business use. Supports URLs, plain text, emails, contacts, phone numbers, and SMS messages. Create barcodes in different sizes and save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Create QR codes, Save QR codes, Share QR codes, URL QR codes, Plain-text QR codes, Contact QR codes, SMS QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 No intrusive ads
- 👍 No watermark
- 👍 Useful for business/personal

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Does not work at all
- 🐛 Blank site/no link
- 🐛 Not iPad friendly (portrait only)
- 🐛 Freezes or loops

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps taking to a blank site
- Did not make the right bar code
- No other info shown after entering code name
- App Store link to developer website and app help do not work
- Shuts down phone

**Requested features**

- Add edit button
- Add delete functionality for codes
- Support for photos and videos
- Add an edit button
- Add an iOS 7 design


### QR Code Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-generator-mqrg/id1456241169)

Easily create and customize dynamic QR codes for various purposes. Generate codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more, with options for batch creation and real-time analytics. Edit existing codes anytime and receive scan notifications.

**Highlights:** Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more, Fully customize icons, shapes, colors, and text, Batch creation from CSV or JSON files, Edit existing QR codes anytime, Receive scan notifications and view analytics, Multi-link QR codes for social media, Built-in QR code and barcode scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Static QR-Code - one month | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Dynamic QR-Code - one month | $7.99 | per month |
| All Included - One Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| All Included - One Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Static QR-Code - one year | $17.99 | per year |
| 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $26.99 | per year |
| All Included - One Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Dynamic QR-Code - one year | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $46.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $149.99 | per year |
| Remove watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| Go premium | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Customizable QR codes
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- QR codes not scanning properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Syncing problems across devices
- Unreliable performance after updates

**Requested features**

- More free features
- Ability to cancel subscription
- Contact support directly from app
- Improved organization and UI
- Compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Maker free?

QR Code Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Generator free?

QR Code Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Maker or QR Code Generator?

QR Code Generator is rated higher. QR Code Maker averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while QR Code Generator averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do QR Code Maker or QR Code Generator have ads?

QR Code Generator shows ads; QR Code Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Maker or QR Code Generator?

QR Code Maker ships an update every 5 months, and QR Code Generator weekly. Most recently, QR Code Maker was updated on October 6, 2026 and QR Code Generator on October 20, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
