Color Time Gen vs QR Code Reader & Scan History
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Time Gen
Customize your watch face with a highly visible time complication. Choose from various circular and corner complication types, and select from 25 colors for each line to personalize your display.
- Highly visible time complication
- 6 circular complication types
- 4 corner complication types
- 25 color options per line
- Japanese era name support
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Main Features 1. Highly visible time complication 2. Choose from 6 types of circular complications and 4 types of corner complications 3. Select from 40 colors for each line 4. Support Japanese era name *1 The time may have a few seconds of discrepancy, so please use it as a reference. *2 The calendar setting in the Watch app only supports the Gregorian calendar. *3 The correct color display is confirmed on watch faces such as Infograph, Modular, and Activity (excluding colored dial) *4 Some watch faces may not reflect color settings and appear in monotone (e.g., "Breathe" watch face).
QR Code Reader & Scan History
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The fastest way to scan a QR code — and find it again later. Open the app and the camera is already scanning. No buttons, no menus, no waiting. Point it at a QR code and the link or text appears instantly. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THIS SCANNER • Instant scanning — the camera starts the moment you open the app • Scan from photos & screenshots — read QR codes saved in your Photos • Scan QR codes on your screen — use "Read QR" from the share menu in Safari, Photos or any app, without switching apps • History with notes — every scan is saved automatically, so you never lose a link • One tap from Control Center — launch the scanner from anywhere SCAN ANYTHING Restaurant menus, event tickets, coupons, Wi-Fi cards, flyers, business cards, product labels, payment links and more. Works in the dark with the built-in flashlight. USE RESULTS RIGHT AWAY • Open links in Safari or your browser • Copy text with one tap • Share to any app via the share sheet NEVER LOSE A QR CODE AGAIN Scanned codes are saved to your history. Add a note like "conference Wi-Fi" or "coupon from the café", then find it later with keyword search. Delete items one by one or clear everything at once. SIMPLE & LIGHTWEIGHT One job, done well. No sign-up, no account — just open and scan. *QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader & Scan History at Free against Color Time Gen's $0.99. Color Time Gen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On 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
QR Code Reader & Scan History is free to download; Color Time Gen costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Color Time Gen ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader & Scan History fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Time Gen | QR Code Reader & Scan History |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAOTO UENO | ASAYA, LLC |
In-app purchases
Color Time Gen
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Scan History
No in-app purchases
Questions
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