Playmate vs QR Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Playmate
This companion app enhances your gaming experience by allowing you to share exciting game moments from your console with others. It's designed specifically for owners of a particular game console.
- Share game moments
- Console companion
- Stylish sharing
- Connect to console
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A cute little companion app, for your cute little Panic Playdate game console. Connect to your Playdate, and share your exciting game moments with everyone, with style. This app is designed to be a companion of your Playdate game console, thus is not useful if you don't already own one. Learn more about Playdate at https://play.date. Playmate is not affiliated with Panic. Playdate is a registered trademark of Panic.
QR Code
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Turn your iPhone into a fast and reliable QR and barcode scanner. Instantly scan, decode, and access information with just one tap. Our QR Scanner is built for speed, accuracy, and convenience. From product barcodes to website links, coupons, and contact details, you can scan it all in seconds. Whether you're shopping, comparing prices, or simply unlocking information, the app makes it effortless. Lightning-Fast Scanning Scan any QR code or barcode instantly. No delays, no fuss – get results right away. Easy & Secure Enjoy a seamless and safe scanning experience every time. Download our QR & Barcode Scanner today and make scanning quicker, simpler, and smarter. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/qr-maker-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/qr-maker-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code at monthly against Playmate's every 4 months. QR Code also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Playmate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Playmate ships an update every 4 months, QR Code monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playmate | QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UInt8, LLC. | Appsolut Limited |
In-app purchases
Playmate
- Photorealistic Screenshots$0.99
- Screenshot Customizations$1.69
QR Code
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
