QR Code Transfer vs Server
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
Server
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Keep an eye on all your servers and websites — right from your home screen. Server Watcher lets you monitor any HTTP/HTTPS endpoint or TCP host in real time. Add your servers once and get instant status updates with response latency, so you always know what's up and what's down. Key Features HTTP & TCP monitoring — supports websites, APIs, and raw TCP hosts/ports Live latency display — see response time color-coded green, orange, or red Home Screen Widgets — Small, Medium, and Large widgets show your server status at a glance without opening the app Configurable refresh interval — choose from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, or manual only Export & Import — back up your server list as JSON; restore or merge across devices 20 languages supported — English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, العربية, ภาษาไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Polski, Türkçe, Українська, हिन्दी No account required. No data leaves your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Server at none against QR Code Transfer's 2. QR Code Transfer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Server asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Transfer ships an update every 4 weeks, Server every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Transfer | Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shingo Kinoshita | LING FUNG SHEK |
In-app purchases
QR Code Transfer
- Anotoki Premium Plan$0.491 Month
- Continuous Transfer Option$0.991 Year
Server
No in-app purchases









