QR Code Maker & Reader vs Gabbian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Maker & Reader
Easily generate custom QR codes with your logo and desired colors. Save, share, or scan QR codes directly from your device. Manage all your created codes in a convenient list.
- Create QR codes from URLs and text
- Customize QR code color and add logo
- Save QR codes as images
- Share QR codes via email or AirDrop
- Scan existing QR codes
- Manage created QR codes in a list
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QR Code Maker & Reader Pro is an application that allows you to easily create QR codes. The created QR code can be saved as an image or sent as an email attachment. You can also scan the QR code. Create QR code: You can easily create a QR code by specifying the URL and text to be embedded in the QR code. Various customizations available: You can specify the color of the QR code and display your logo in the center. Output can be done in various ways: The created QR code can be saved as an image and output to various apps. You can copy to a Mac or iPhone/iPad using Air Drop, copy to a Windows PC via iCloud, or send as an email attachment. Manage by list: The created QR codes can be managed in a list and reprinted at any time. You can also scan: It is also possible to scan a QR code. When you hold the QR code over the camera, it instantly scans and reads the contents. QR code is a trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan. Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iCloud are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.
Gabbian
Facilitates team communication with direct messaging and organized channels. Seamlessly integrates with Workspace Drive for easy file sharing, ensuring teams stay connected and informed.
- Direct messaging
- Team channels
- Workspace Drive integration
- Instant file sharing
- Organized conversations
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Gabbian keeps your team's connected. Send direct messages, create channels for team discussions, and keep conversations organized within your workspace. Stay in sync with your teams and never miss an important update. Stay connected with effortless messaging, organized channels, and instant file sharing—all seamlessly connected to your Workspace Drive, so you can attach and send files without missing a beat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gabbian at none against QR Code Maker & Reader's shown. Gabbian also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). QR Code Maker & Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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 Code Maker & Reader ships an update every 5 weeks, Gabbian every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Maker & Reader | Gabbian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI | Gabbian, Inc |
Customer experience
QR Code Maker & Reader
Gabbian
In-app purchases
QR Code Maker & Reader
No in-app purchases
Gabbian
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Maker & Reader free?
Is Gabbian free?
Do QR Code Maker & Reader or Gabbian have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Maker & Reader or Gabbian?
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