QR Tools vs Quad Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Tools
Easily create customizable QR codes from various data types like links, text, and Wi-Fi details. Edit content before generation and remove tracking parameters. Save codes as PNGs or copy them directly.
- Create QR codes from links, text, Wi-Fi, email, SMS, and contacts
- Edit and customize QR code content
- Remove tracking parameters from URLs
- Save QR codes as PNG files
- Use editable sample templates
- Access recent QR content from history
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QR Tools is a QR code reader and generator for links, Wi-Fi, contacts and text. Scan images, create printable labels and share Safari pages, with QR processing on your device. CREATE AND SHARE Make codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, SMS and contacts. Adjust colors and error correction, then copy, share or export PNG and SVG. Save selected content to local history for reuse. SCAN AND INSPECT Read QR codes from images or an available camera. Inspect the destination, protocol and URL parameters before opening a link. See local warning signals and remove common tracking parameters. These checks do not guarantee that a website is safe. BATCH LABELS AND PRINTABLE SIGNS Import CSV to generate up to 100 QR labels. Export PNG or SVG files in a ZIP, or print label sheets as A4 or Letter PDF. Create Wi-Fi, event and menu signs with a title and caption; save an image, show it full screen or print it. CALENDAR EVENTS Enter an event and time zone to create a calendar-link QR code and export an ICS file. People scanning the calendar link need an internet connection. LOCAL BY DESIGN QR generation, image decoding, CSV processing and content inspection happen on your device. Your QR content is not uploaded to a server. No account is required. Camera access is optional; imported images and CSV files are selected by you. On iOS 17 or later, add events with the system calendar editor. Earlier versions can export ICS. Enable the Safari extension in Safari settings to create a QR code for the current tab.
Quad Notes
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Displays four notes in a grid.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Tools at none against Quad Notes's shown. Quad Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Tools ships an update every 2 months, Quad Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Tools | Quad Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 培克 罗 | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
QR Tools
No in-app purchases
Quad Notes
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Tools free?
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Do QR Tools or Quad Notes have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Tools or Quad Notes?
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