Comparison

Quick Scan vs QR code scanner generation

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

Head to head
About

Quick Scan

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various data types like text, URLs, and contacts. Save scanned content and generated codes, with all history automatically logged for later use or deletion.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scanned content
  • Auto-save history
  • Erase history data
  • Generate for text, URL, contacts
Features
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Quick Scan application is easy to scan and generate QR (Quick response) codes. Scan, save and use any information by QR Code. Features: *The scanned content of the code could be copied and used later. *The scanned results are auto saved in the history along with the date. *Any data in the history could be erased later. *Provisions to generate QR code for plain text, url, number and contacts saved in your iPhone. *Generated QR codes could be saved in the photo.

About

QR code scanner generation

Features
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QR Forge is your offline QR workshop in your pocket. 10 content types, generated in seconds Text, URL, WiFi, vCard, phone, SMS, email, geo location, app link, barcode — anything you can imagine in a QR code is just a few taps away. Scanning without friction · Real-time camera detection for both QR codes and barcodes · Toggle the torch, batch scan, or pick an image from your library · Smart type detection: a scanned WiFi code becomes a one-tap connect card; URLs open or copy instantly 8 built-in styles + full customization · Colors, gradients, dot styles (square, rounded, circle, diamond), logo overlay, error-correction level — all tweakable · Export high-resolution PNG or JPG, up to 2048px History that feels like a notebook · Both generated and scanned records are archived automatically · Filter by type or time; long-press to rename, favorite, or share · One-tap backup and restore Fully offline. Your data stays yours. · No sign-up, no network required · No ads, no in-app purchases, no feature gates · Perfect for individuals, families, stores, and small teams Whether you're sharing WiFi at your shop, handing out contact cards to clients, or scanning inventory in the warehouse — QR Forge gives you a minute back.

Screenshots

Quick Scan4 screens
QR code scanner generation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR code scanner generation at monthly against Quick Scan's every 3 months. Quick Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, QR code scanner generation monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Quick Scan versus QR code scanner generation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ScanQR code scanner generation
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer农 葛月霞 陈

In-app purchases

None

Quick Scan

No in-app purchases

None

QR code scanner generation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Scan free?
Quick Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR code scanner generation free?
QR code scanner generation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Scan or QR code scanner generation have ads?
Both Quick Scan and QR code scanner generation show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Scan or QR code scanner generation?
Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, and QR code scanner generation monthly. Most recently, Quick Scan was updated on September 30, 2026 and QR code scanner generation on October 17, 2026.

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