Comparison

HTML Sandbox³ vs Truly Simple QR

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

Head to head
About

HTML Sandbox³

Design custom lock and home screens with dynamic shortcuts for weather, battery, calendar, and RSS feeds. Join a large community for themes and support.

Highlights
  • Custom lock screen design
  • Custom home screen design
  • Dynamic shortcut integration
  • Weather shortcuts
  • Battery status shortcuts
  • Calendar event shortcuts
  • RSS feed shortcuts
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The HTML Sandbox app allows you to create custom lockscreens and homescreens using shortcuts app incl. weather, battery status, calendar events, RSS feeds and more. Download of complimentary shortcut can be found in app. With over 18,000 members, join the supportive HTML Sandbox community to find new themes and get 24/7 assistance. Please note this app is designed for iPhone only.

About

Truly Simple QR

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Truly Simple QR solves the problem of clunky, ad-filled web generators that sell your data or demand recurring subscription fees. Whether you need a crisp vector file for a printed flyer, an instant Wi-Fi login for your guest room, or a batch of personalized contact cards, this tool gets you there in seconds. It provides custom color options, adjustable framing, and tweakable margins, without any fluff. Built natively for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, it works fast and syncs your saved QR codes over iCloud. Features: • Multi-Format Creation: Generate codes for website URLs, plain text, native Wi-Fi networks, and rich contact cards (vCards). • Visual Styling: Choose from three dot shapes (Square, Rounded, Circular), select and save your own custom color collection, toggle transparency, encapsulate your codes with adjustable outer borders, and slide to adjust your margins. • Optimized Exports: Choose exact PNG export dimensions (256px to 2048px) on a slider, or tap the “Copy” button to add the image to your clipboard. • Smart History: Search your synced history across devices and duplicate or edit previous codes. • Embed Logos (Pro): Upload a brand mark (or other image) into the center of any code. • Scalable Vectors (Pro): Export infinitely scalable SVG and versatile PDF files for high-end graphic design, print publishing, or large-scale signage. • Batch Exporter (Pro): Paste a list of URLs or text lines into the inset window to export a folder of individual QR codes.

Screenshots

HTML Sandbox³4 screens
Truly Simple QR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTML Sandbox³ at none against Truly Simple QR's 1. Truly Simple QR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Truly Simple QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTML Sandbox³ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HTML Sandbox³ versus Truly Simple QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTML Sandbox³Truly Simple QR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric RoembachColin Wright

In-app purchases

None

HTML Sandbox³

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Truly Simple QR

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is HTML Sandbox³ free?
HTML Sandbox³ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Truly Simple QR free?
Truly Simple QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTML Sandbox³ or Truly Simple QR have ads?
Neither HTML Sandbox³ nor Truly Simple QR shows ads.

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