Comparison

QR Code vs QRky

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

Head to head
About

QR Code

Features
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Our app provides a powerful tool for QR scanning and creating your own personalized QR code Privacy Policy: https://thuyetngocluong.github.io/policy_privacy/ScanQRApp.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

QRky

Features
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QRky is the friendly, fast way to create and scan QR codes and barcodes - right on your iPhone. No clutter, no sign-up, and every feature works offline. CREATE 28 TYPES OF CODES • Websites & links • WiFi - let guests join your network with one scan • Contacts & vCards • Email, phone & SMS • Locations & calendar events • Payment links & crypto wallets • Social: Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, YouTube and more • App Store links • Barcodes: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, PDF417 SCAN ANYTHING • Scan with your camera or import from Photos • Batch mode - capture several codes in one session, then review them together • A safe-link check warns you about suspicious URLs before you open them • Every scan is saved to your history MAKE IT YOURS • Colour presets and square, rounded or dot styles • Save to Photos or share in a single tap • Searchable history with favourites • Share a link from any app straight into QRky to turn it into a code • A widget for your recent codes, and a Lock Screen shortcut to the scanner PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your codes stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you switch on iCloud sync • No account required • Every feature works offline QRky PRO - ENTIRELY OPTIONAL A single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever. • Remove all ads • App Lock - Face ID or passcode on your history • Branding & vector export - logo, colour, SVG and PDF, in bulk • iCloud sync - your codes on every device QRky is free, supported by ads. Generate. Scan. Done.

Screenshots

QR Code4 screens
QRky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRky at none against QR Code's 2. QR Code's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QRky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QR Code versus QRky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR CodeQRky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThuyet LuongGeorge Bolea

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Life Time$19.99
None

QRky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRky free?
QRky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code or QRky have ads?
QRky shows ads; QR Code does not.

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