Comparison

QR Code Reader vs iamdiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Features
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QR Code Generator is a convenient QR Code creation tool. Generate QR Code: Supports various multimedia QR codes, including normal text QR code, business card QR code, URL QR code, SMS QR code, phone QR code, Wifi password QR code, etc. Scan QR Code: You can scan the QR Code in the album or use the camera to scan the QR code directly to identify the content of the QR Code!

About

iamdiary

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Days fade quickly, but records remain. 'iamdiary' is a minimalist diary app designed for anyone to record their daily life without any pressure. It doesn't have to be grand writing. A brief note on what happened today, a passing thought, or a tiny fragment of emotion is more than enough. With a warm, handwriting-style font and a clutter-free interface, it is designed to let you focus solely on the moment of writing your diary. ▶ Recommended for: - Those who want to build a habit of writing a short diary every day - Those who want to leave the mood of the day along with photos - Those looking for a light and intuitive diary app rather than one with flashy features - Those who want to look back on past records at a glance through a calendar ▶ Key Features - Easy Journaling Title is optional, body text is free. Write down your day just as it comes to mind. The text input field is clean and clutter-free, allowing you to focus entirely on writing. - Mood Emoji Tracking Choose today's emotion from 8 different mood emojis to save with your entry. You can immediately check the mood of that day through colors and expressions in the list, bringing back vivid memories of the day's atmosphere even after time passes. - Photo Attachment For moments that words can't fully capture, leave them with photos. You can attach multiple photos at once and view them in a clean grid layout on the detail screen. - Calendar View Switch freely between List View and Calendar View. Check the dates when diaries were written at a glance on the calendar, and select a date to view past entries or start a new one right away. - Keyword Search When you remember a specific word or sentence from past diaries, you can find it quickly with a single search. - Dark Mode For those who write diaries at night, we support Dark Mode to keep your eyes comfortable. You can switch between Light and Dark modes at any time in the settings. - Multi-language Support Supports a total of 6 languages: Korean, English, 日本語, Español, 简体中文, and 繁體中文. It automatically adjusts to your device's language settings. - Warm Handwriting Font By applying a dedicated font that feels like real handwriting, you can experience the cozy warmth of ink pressed onto paper right on your screen. ▶ What Makes iamdiary Different Many complex diary apps become heavy by adding too many features. iamdiary chose the exact opposite path. Journaling, mood tracking, photo attachment, calendar view, and search — we kept only the truly essential features and stripped away everything else. As a result, you can experience a seamless, distraction-free flow from the moment you open the app until you finish writing and close it. All records are securely stored right on your device, and you can start using it immediately without any sign-up or login. Start recording your day with iamdiary today. These small records will gather to become the greatest gift to your future self.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
iamdiary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iamdiary at 13.0 against QR Code Reader's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
QR Code Reader versus iamdiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Readeriamdiary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer妙中 张JAEMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

None

iamdiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iamdiary free?
iamdiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader or iamdiary have ads?
Both QR Code Reader and iamdiary show ads.

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