QR Codes vs QR Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Codes
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QR Code and Barcode Scanner. Easy and lightweight. No Ads. Always free QR and Barcode scanner app. No account is needed. Create QR codes to promote for your social channels and events. Generate your own QR code and when a person scans it, you can send them to: - Any URL you choose - Map Locations - SMS Messages - An E-mail address - A Phone number - Custom Text Messages - Events - Influencer pages, Meta, X, Insta,YT QR and barcode scanners and generators are essential for every iOS device. Activate QR can scan and read any type of QR code / barcode Including text, url, ISBN, product, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many more formats!
QR Tools
Easily create customizable QR codes from various data types like links, text, and Wi-Fi details. Edit content before generation and remove tracking parameters. Save codes as PNGs or copy them directly.
- Create QR codes from links, text, Wi-Fi, email, SMS, and contacts
- Edit and customize QR code content
- Remove tracking parameters from URLs
- Save QR codes as PNG files
- Use editable sample templates
- Access recent QR content from history
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QR Tools: Custom Codes turns browser tabs, links, text, Wi-Fi details, email, SMS, contacts, and edited URLs into customizable QR codes you can copy or save locally. Why people use it: • Scan the current Safari or Chrome tab on a phone or tablet • Edit or customize QR content before generating • Remove common tracking parameters before sharing • Copy QR images or save them as PNG files • Use editable sample templates for Link, Wi-Fi, Email, SMS, and Contact • Reuse recent QR content from local history QR generation happens locally on your device. No account is required, and your QR content is not uploaded to a server. Great for cross-device browsing, mobile layout checks, sharing pages in meetings, opening desktop links on iPhone, and creating customizable QR codes for everyday links.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Codes at every 2 months against QR Tools's every 6 months. QR Codes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Codes ships an update every 2 months, QR Tools every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Codes | QR Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Activate Software Limited | 培克 罗 |
In-app purchases
QR Codes
No in-app purchases
QR Tools
No in-app purchases









