QR vs QR Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR
Easily create permanent QR codes that never expire. This utility allows for infinite use of generated codes. It's a straightforward tool for generating scannable codes.
- Create QR codes
- Permanent codes
- Infinite use
- Simple interface
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QR-Code-Generator offers the possibility to create a QR code in a very simple way. The QR codes are permanent. They do not expire and you can use them infinitely.
QR Now
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QR code on your phone? Just open it. No second phone needed. QR Now makes it easy to open one or more QR codes that are already on your phone. Instead of using another device to scan your screen, simply share the image, screenshot or PDF containing one or multiple QR codes in 2 steps - Share and Open. HOW IT WORKS 1. Share it Share a screenshot, image or PDF containing a QR code to QR Now. 2. We find it QR Now detects the QR code and reads what's inside. 3. Open it Tap the result and go straight to the destination. WORKS WITH • Screenshots and photos • Images from messaging apps • QR codes saved on your phone • PDF documents • Physical QR codes with Camera Scan MORE THAN A QR SCANNER QR Now is designed for the moment when the QR code is already on the device you're holding. No second phone. No awkward screen scanning. No need to point your camera at your own phone. JUST SHARE. FIND. OPEN. QR Now can detect common QR code content including websites, text, email, phone numbers, SMS, Wi-Fi and contact information. PRIVACY FIRST QR Now is designed to process QR content locally whenever possible. Your images and documents aren't uploaded just to read a QR code. QR NOW PRO Upgrade to QR Now Pro for unlimited QR opens and additional features, including advanced PDF scanning, multiple QR detection and scan history. One small problem. One simple solution. QR code on your phone? Just open it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR at none against QR Now's 1. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. QR Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QR | QR Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Burow | Heng Wai Tsang |
In-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
QR Now
- QR Now Pro$2.99









