MaX UC vs QR Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaX UC
Manage your home or office phone services from any device, anywhere. Features include high-quality audio, cross-device chat syncing, visual voicemail with transcriptions, and real-time contact presence. The app is designed with accessibility in mind, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.
- High quality audio
- Cross-device chat syncing
- Visual voicemail with transcriptions
- Real-time contact presence
- Accessibility support (WCAG 2.1 AA)
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IMPORTANT: Full telephony functionality is only available as directed by your telephone service provider. With MaX UC, you can take control of your home or office telephony services on any device, wherever you are. For the past year we have focused on making our MaX UC apps more accessible. Important enhancements like supporting landscape mode, large font size and full screen reader support means that MaX UC meets the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility guidelines. This is an important milestone that helps us to support all our users, no matter their access needs. Key features: - High quality audio optimized for both Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G connections. - Chat on any device to others in your business, with messages synced across your devices so you can pick up the conversation any time. - Powerful voicemail control with alerts, transcriptions of your received messages, and visual voicemail management. - Realtime presence from your business contacts to help you get in touch at the right time, and custom presence to help others reach you. NOTE: Your service provider may not offer all features listed or may require you to pay additional subscription charges to access certain features. Contact your service provider for information. MaX UC also requires data or Wi-Fi access. Use of these services may incur additional charges.
QR Studio
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Turn anything into a scannable code — instantly. QR Studio is the all-in-one QR code and barcode toolkit for iPhone. Create, scan, and customize codes for every platform you use — from Wi-Fi and contact cards to Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and 30+ more. ———————————————————— CREATE QR CODES FOR EVERYTHING ———————————————————— Choose from 30+ content types: • Social: Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn, Telegram, Snapchat, Discord, Threads, Pinterest, Reddit & more • Utilities: Wi-Fi (auto-join), vCard contacts, SMS, Email, Calendar events, Phone • Business: Google Reviews, PayPal, Crypto wallets, LinkedIn profiles Just enter a username, URL, or phone number — QR Studio builds the correct link automatically. ———————————————————— BARCODE GENERATOR ———————————————————— Create professional barcodes for products, retail, and inventory. Supports Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, ITF-14, PDF417, and more. Smart auto-detect picks the right format for your input. ———————————————————— SCAN ANYTHING ———————————————————— Real-time camera scanner reads QR codes, barcodes, and 10+ symbologies in an instant. Built-in torch for low-light. Can't point your camera? Scan directly from a photo in your library. ———————————————————— DECORATE YOUR QR CODE ———————————————————— Make codes that match your brand. Choose solid or gradient colours for both the foreground and background — every design stays fully scannable. ———————————————————— FAVOURITE & HISTORY ———————————————————— Every code you create or scan is saved automatically — star your favourites for instant access. ———————————————————— QR STUDIO SUBSCRIPTION ———————————————————— Weekly — $2.99/week Monthly — $5.99/month Yearly — $12.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in App Store Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://hamnaapps.blogspot.com/2026/06/privacy-policy-last-updated-june-2-2026.html Terms of Use: https://hamnaapps.blogspot.com/2026/06/terms-conditions-last-updated-june-2.html End User License Agreement (EULA): https://hamnaapps.blogspot.com/2026/06/end-user-license-agreement-eula-last_0616207071.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MaX UC at none against QR Studio's 3. QR Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. QR Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MaX UC asks for nothing beyond the download.
MaX UC ships an update every 2 months, QR Studio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaX UC | QR Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metaswitch | Hamna Nadeem |
Bugs and requests
MaX UC
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incoming calls go straight to voicemail
- Calls drop or fail to connect
- Chat messages disappear or don't sync
- App crashes after iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add texting functionality
- Provide more ringtone and volume options
- Implement call parking and transfer features
- Improve Bluetooth compatibility
QR Studio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MaX UC
No in-app purchases
QR Studio
- QR Studio Weekly$2.997 Days
- QR Studio Monthly$5.991 Month
- QR Studio Yearly$12.991 Year









