Comparison

Kit vs QR Studio Toolkit

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

Head to head
About

Kit

Features
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Kit reads every code, keeps your loyalty cards and tickets in one wallet, and makes QR codes that look good. Everything happens on your iPhone. No ads, and no account needed. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes, shop barcodes, tickets, boarding passes, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 • From the camera, a photo or a screenshot, one code or dozens in a row • Checks a link before you open it: fake brand addresses, shorteners and login traps are flagged • Does the next step for you: join the Wi-Fi, save the contact, add the event, open the menu YOUR CARDS, ALWAYS WITH YOU • Photograph a loyalty card once. Kit reads the barcode, or the printed number if there is none, and turns it into a barcode the checkout can scan • The photo becomes the card's face. Tap to flip to the back • Grocery, fuel, pharmacy, café, gym, library: sorted by type • Show it at checkout with full brightness, from a widget, Control Center, Siri or your Apple Watch TICKETS AT THE GATE • Concerts, matches, flights, cinema. Share a screenshot or a PDF to Kit and the ticket is saved • Kit reads the code, the date, the place and the seat. Boarding passes show route, flight and seat • Tickets for friends and family stay together; swipe between them at the gate SEE WHAT IS INSIDE • Groceries: nutrition per 100 g, Nutri-Score, NOVA, allergens, additives, vegan and palm oil • Books: title, author, publisher, year and pages from the ISBN • Restaurant menus are sorted and named automatically in your history • Payment QR codes show who you pay and how much. Smart home setup codes are kept safe for later MAKE CODES WORTH SHARING • Website, Wi-Fi, contact, event, social, WhatsApp, location and more • Colors, gradients, dot and corner shapes, emoji, your logo and frames • Saved codes keep their design, and you can edit them any time • Export PNG, SVG or a print-ready PDF APPLE WATCH • Cards, tickets and your designed codes on your wrist, kept in sync by themselves KIT PRO Scanning, history, five cards, tickets and QR codes are free. Kit Pro is a one-time purchase that adds unlimited cards, the full design studio, your whole list on Apple Watch, batch scanning, exports and folders. Privacy: https://bamstudio.dev/kit-qr/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Studio Toolkit

Features
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QR Studio Toolkit - Scan & Create QR Codes Instantly QR Studio Toolkit is a fast, simple, and reliable app designed to help you scan and create QR codes and barcodes with ease. Whether you want to scan QR codes and barcodes instantly using your camera, read them from photos, or generate custom QR codes for your personal use, QR Studio Toolkit makes the process smooth and user-friendly. Key Features • Lightning-fast scanning with live camera or from your gallery • Create custom QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more • Supports all popular barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128, etc.) • Instantly view, copy, or share scanned information • Set an expiry date for the QR codes you create • Save your scan history for quick access • Clean, intuitive interface that works perfectly. Enjoy it ad-free with Premium Go premium with a simple in-app purchase to remove ads and unlock an uninterrupted experience – perfect for daily use! With efficient performance and no unnecessary permissions, QR Studio Toolkit is your go-to app for everyday QR and barcode tasks. Download now and simplify your life - completely free to start!

Screenshots

Kit4 screens
QR Studio Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Studio Toolkit at daily against Kit's every 5 months. QR Studio Toolkit also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). 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. Kit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and QR Studio Toolkit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kit ships an update every 5 months, QR Studio Toolkit daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Kit versus QR Studio Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitQR Studio Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Berk AlparslanASAPP STUDIO

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kit

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Kit PRO$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

QR Studio Toolkit

One-time1
  • QR Studio Toolkit Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Kit free?
Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Studio Toolkit free?
QR Studio Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kit or QR Studio Toolkit have ads?
Neither Kit nor QR Studio Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kit or QR Studio Toolkit?
Kit ships an update every 5 months, and QR Studio Toolkit daily. Most recently, Kit was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR Studio Toolkit on October 28, 2026.

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