Comparison

Watto vs QR Tools

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

Head to head
About

Watto

Features
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- Hourly prices for EPEX SPOT AT and DE - Shows you the best times to charge - Calculates the real price based on your fee structure - Alerts you when the price drops below a set limit - See historical data like average price per week and best weekday

About

QR Tools

Features
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The all-in-one QR code scanner and creator you've been looking for. Fast, private, and packed with smart features that save you time. SCAN INSTANTLY β€’ Lightning-fast camera scanning powered by advanced recognition β€’ Scan QR codes from images in your gallery β€’ Batch mode β€” scan multiple codes in a row without stopping β€’ Supports QR codes, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more barcode formats SMART SAFETY PROTECTION β€’ Built-in URL safety analyzer warns you about suspicious links β€’ Detects URL shorteners, non-HTTPS links, IP-based URLs, punycode domains, and suspicious TLDs β€’ Custom domain allowlist and blocklist β€” you control what's trusted β€’ All scanning happens on-device. Your data never leaves your phone. CREATE QR CODES FOR EVERYTHING β€’ URL β€” Share any website link β€’ Wi-Fi β€” Select from nearby networks, no manual SSID typing needed β€’ Contact β€” Pick directly from your phone contacts β€’ Phone Number β€” Choose a contact or type manually β€’ Location β€” Search any address, use your GPS, or enter coordinates β€’ Calendar Event β€” Import events straight from your calendar β€’ Email, SMS, and Plain Text SMART PICKERS β€” NO MORE MANUAL INPUT β€’ Wi-Fi: Tap "Scan Nearby Networks" to see available WiFi and select one β€’ Contacts: Tap "Pick from Contacts" to auto-fill name, phone, email & organization β€’ Phone: Optionally pick a number from your contacts β€’ Location: Search addresses with built-in geocoding or tap "Use My Location" β€’ Events: Import upcoming events from your device calendar with one tap CUSTOMIZE YOUR QR CODES β€’ Choose foreground and background colors β€’ Rounded corner style for a modern look β€’ Add your logo or brand image to the center β€’ Decorative frames β€” Simple, Rounded, Banner Top, Banner Bottom β€’ Add call-to-action text like "Scan Me!" EXPORT & SHARE β€’ Export as PNG in 256px, 512px, 1024px, or 2048px β€’ Export as SVG β€” scalable vector format for print β€’ Export as PDF β€” A4 page, business card, or sticker sheet presets β€’ Save directly to your gallery β€’ One-tap sharing to any app β€’ Export scan history as CSV or JSON HISTORY & ORGANIZATION β€’ Full scan and creation history with search β€’ Filter by scanned, created, or favorites β€’ Tag your codes for easy organization β€’ Track scan counts and timestamps β€’ Bulk export your history YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS β€’ All data stays on your device β€’ No cloud uploads, no tracking, no accounts required β€’ Camera is used only for scanning β€” never recorded or shared β€’ Open and transparent about every permission we use

Screenshots

Watto4 screens
QR Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Tools at none against Watto's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Watto sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QR Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Watto versus QR Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattoQR Tools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik AignerTUFAN VATANDOST

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Watto

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
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  • Extra Large Tip$8.99
None

QR Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watto free?
Watto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Tools free?
QR Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watto or QR Tools have ads?
Neither Watto nor QR Tools shows ads.

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