Comparison

QRwidget vs NFC Arcane

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

Head to head
About

QRwidget

Place your QR code directly on your home screen for instant access. Scan existing codes, manually enter data, or upload images to create and display your QR codes with ease. This app offers a simple and streamlined way to keep your QR codes readily available.

Highlights
  • Home screen QR code widget
  • Scan existing QR codes
  • Manually enter QR data
  • Upload QR code images
  • Simple and streamlined interface
Features
Currently charting
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QRwidget is a unique app designed to simplify your QR code experience. Its primary function? To place your QR code directly on your home screen, making it easily accessible and highly visible. DISPLAY WITH EASE: QRwidget allows your QR code to be placed on your home screen as a widget, ready to be scanned whenever it's needed. No more navigating through multiple apps to access your QR code. SCAN, ENTER, OR UPLOAD: With QRwidget you can scan an existing QR code, manually enter data, or upload a picture of a QR code. QRwidget makes the process seamless and effortless. ALWAYS AT HAND: With QRwidget, your QR code is always just a glance away. It's the ultimate convenience - no more searching through apps or scrolling through photos. SIMPLE AND STREAMLINED: QRwidget is designed to be as straightforward as it is useful. No clutter, no confusion, just your QR code, right where you need it. Experience the simplicity and convenience of QRwidget today. Download it and enjoy the ease of having your QR code right on your home screen! Contact us at hello@qrcardapp.com Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter: qrcardapp

About

NFC Arcane

Features
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NFC Arcan gathers every kind of link you need—normal web URLs, iOS Shortcuts links and custom URL-schemes—in one clear library, so you never have to dig through multiple apps or notes again. Key Features • Save & categorize unlimited web links, Shortcut actions and deep-link URL-schemes, each with a large, recognizable icon • Write / rewrite any link to an NFC tag in seconds, with an optional read-only lock for security • Launch instantly: open websites, trigger Shortcuts or jump straight into another app via its URL-scheme • Scan & generate QR codes for any saved link—share them on the spot or save high-resolution codes straight to your Photo Library • Backup & restore your entire collection with a single file—nothing gets lost From NFC business cards to smart posters and home-automation triggers, NFC Wizard keeps all your URLs—web, Shortcut or deep-link—plus their QR codes—in one place, ready to share and reuse whenever you need them.

Screenshots

QRwidget4 screens
NFC Arcane2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QRwidget at $0.99 against NFC Arcane's $19.99. QRwidget also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.5). On update cadence, 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

QRwidget costs $0.99 and NFC Arcane $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRwidget ships an update every 5 weeks, NFC Arcane every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRwidget versus NFC Arcane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRwidgetNFC Arcane
Price$0.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas HechenbergerMarc Super

In-app purchases

None

QRwidget

No in-app purchases

None

NFC Arcane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRwidget free?
QRwidget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Arcane free?
NFC Arcane costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRwidget or NFC Arcane have ads?
Neither QRwidget nor NFC Arcane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRwidget or NFC Arcane?
QRwidget ships an update every 5 weeks, and NFC Arcane every 3 weeks. Most recently, QRwidget was updated on October 3, 2026 and NFC Arcane on October 7, 2026.

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