QRU? vs CodeStash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QRU?
This tool helps developers debug QR codes by scanning them and breaking down the data into color-coded URL components. It provides instant scanning, QR code generation, and a scan history for easy management and analysis of encoded information.
- Colorized URL breakdown
- Instant QR code scanning
- QR code generation
- Scan history log
- Copy URL components
- Open-source code
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QRU? is a free, open-source QR code debugger built for developers. Scan any QR code and instantly see its data broken down into color-coded components. Stop guessing what's inside a QR code. QRU? scans and parses QR codes, then displays a colorized breakdown of every URL component β protocol, host, path, and query parameters β each in a distinct color so you can debug at a glance. KEY FEATURES β’ Colorized URL Breakdown β See protocol, host, path, and query parameters highlighted in distinct colors β’ Instant Scanning β Point your camera and get results immediately β’ QR Code Generation β Generate a QR code from any scanned URL to share with other devices β’ Scan History β Keep a log of every scan, revisit and manage them anytime β’ Copy Anything β Tap any component to copy it to your clipboard β’ No Ads, Ever β Completely free with no ads, tracking, or in-app purchases β’ Open Source β Full source code available on GitHub BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS QRU? was originally built to debug EAS Update QR codes, but it works for any QR code you encounter during development. Deep links, universal links, API endpoints, redirect URLs β if it's encoded in a QR code, QRU? will break it down for you. PERFECT FOR DEBUGGING β’ Deep link testing β’ Universal link verification β’ API endpoint inspection β’ Redirect URL analysis β’ Query parameter validation β’ Custom URL scheme debugging Start scanning today!
CodeStash
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CodeStash is a lightweight promo-code manager for indie developers and small teams who need to organize review copies, launch giveaways, customer rewards, and other redemption codes without losing track of what was shared. If your codes currently live in App Store Connect downloads, spreadsheets, notes, chat messages, or one-off text files, CodeStash gives them one clear home. ONE POOL FOR EVERY CODE β’ Paste codes directly or import CSV and Excel files β’ Recognize code values and redemption links in App Store Connect exports β’ Preview imports and skip duplicates before saving β’ Organize by product, platform, campaign, benefit, and status β’ Track available, distributed, voided, expiring, and expired codes SHARE CODES WITHOUT LOSING THE THREAD β’ Distribute one code or select and share multiple codes at once β’ Record recipient, channel, notes, and campaign β’ Copy a code or redemption link when you are ready to share β’ Review import batches, distribution records, and the complete Code Ledger β’ Revoke batch distributions and restore deleted code records from the ledger UNDERSTAND YOUR CODE POOL β’ View overall distribution, seven-day trends, product totals, and campaign progress β’ Manage benefits, offer details, prices, and currencies β’ Edit previous import batches and add more codes β’ Export and restore encrypted CodeStash backup files β’ Optionally sync through your private iCloud database LIGHTWEIGHT AND PRIVATE BY DEFAULT CodeStash requires no account and includes no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Code data stays on your device by default. It only moves to a path you choose when you enable iCloud sync, export a backup, or use the system share sheet. CodeStash is not a CRM, email marketing service, or team SaaS dashboard. It focuses on one job: keeping redemption codes organized, traceable, and ready to share.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CodeStash at every 8 days against QRU?'s every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRU? ships an update every 3 weeks, CodeStash every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRU? | CodeStash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jon Samp | δΈη₯₯ ε½ |
In-app purchases
QRU?
No in-app purchases
CodeStash
No in-app purchases









