QR Code Transfer vs Portside
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Transfer
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It can scan many types of barcodes and two-dimensional codes, including QR codes. The scanned data can be transferred to the web browser of another device, such as a PC. Of course, you can use it with just the smartphone itself. [How to transfer] After scanning the QR code etc., tap "Transfer" and the camera will start up again. If you scan the two-dimensional code that appears randomly on the following web page, the data will be transferred and displayed in your web browser. The transfer destination can be a PC, tablet, smartphone, etc. https://qr.sinroku.com If you install the Windows application, you can use it to integrate with other applications and Excel VBA. No user registration is required to use this service. The transferred data is not recorded on the server side. [App launch function] You can launch an app depending on the data you read. For example, if the data starts with "https:", a web browser will launch, and if it starts with "tel:", a phone will launch. This function can also be used at the transferring destination, but a regular PC will not be able to launch a phone. → (Supported data types) https: http: mailto: tel: WIFI: VCARD [History display function] The data you have scanned can be redisplayed by tapping "History". Transfers and app launches are also possible. A unique feature of the "At That Time(あのとき)" is that it also tells you the weather and news at the time you read it(available only in Japan). [Scannable barcodes and 2D codes] JAN, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, NW-7 (Codabar), ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec Code
Portside
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This app helps you quickly write down small things and easily use them later. Do any of these sound familiar? • You often have a lot on your mind and it feels cluttered • You want to quickly jot things down as they come up • You don’t need long notes or titles every time • Notes keep piling up and become stressful • You manage work, home, and ideas across different apps — opening each one is a hassle • You sometimes want to add more later or process everything at once • You’d like to manage small tasks like shopping in the same place • Complex apps feel overwhelming — you prefer something simple Just write it here. Handle your to-dos right in the app. Send notes to other services when needed. Archive anything you no longer need. Like sticky notes, just start writing. Then decide what to do — move it, check it off, or keep it. ■ Key Features ■ Quick Capture Instantly write down thoughts as they come to mind Perfect for “brain dumps” to get everything out of your head ■ Unified Notes & To-Dos Convert notes into to-dos anytime Choose freely whether to keep something as a note or turn it into action ■ Simple List View A clean, minimal UI that’s easy to use See only what you need, with a clutter-free design You can also customize what appears on your home screen ■ Archive for Later Store ideas and notes you don’t need right away Keep them without deleting, and revisit them anytime ■ Share to Other Apps Easily send selected notes or to-dos to apps you already use, like Notion ■ Tag Organization Use tags to filter and find specific notes or to-dos AI can also automatically suggest and assign tags ■ Pin & Widget Support Pin important items to the top View them directly from your home screen widgets ■ Apple Watch Support Create notes, create to-dos, and check off completed items—all from your Apple Watch. ■ iCloud Backup & Sync Keep your data synced across multiple devices via iCloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-policy-335b19327cfa803896d8d193112281d9
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Portside at weekly against QR Code Transfer's every 4 weeks. QR Code Transfer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.0). 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. QR Code Transfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Portside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Transfer ships an update every 4 weeks, Portside weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Transfer | Portside |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shingo Kinoshita | Jun Takahashi |
In-app purchases
QR Code Transfer
- Anotoki Premium Plan$0.491 Month
- Continuous Transfer Option$0.991 Year
Portside
- Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month









