Comparison

QRU? vs Filaire

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Colorized URL breakdown
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history log
  • Copy URL components
  • Open-source code
Features
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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 — protocol, host, path, and query parameters — each in a distinct color so you can debug at a glance. KEY FEATURES • Colorized URL Breakdown — See protocol, host, path, and query parameters highlighted in distinct colors • Instant Scanning — Point your camera and get results immediately • QR Code Generation — Generate a QR code from any scanned URL to share with other devices • Scan History — Keep a log of every scan, revisit and manage them anytime • Copy Anything — Tap any component to copy it to your clipboard • No Ads, Ever — Completely free with no ads, tracking, or in-app purchases • Open Source — 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 — if it's encoded in a QR code, QRU? will break it down for you. PERFECT FOR DEBUGGING • Deep link testing • Universal link verification • API endpoint inspection • Redirect URL analysis • Query parameter validation • Custom URL scheme debugging Start scanning today!

About

Filaire

Features
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Filaire is a native SSH terminal and tmux client for iPad and iPhone. • TMUX, BUILT IN Attach to or create a tmux session when you connect. Switch windows, split and zoom panes from a pull-down control bar, swipe with three fingers to change windows, and use your own prefix key. • SECURE BY DEFAULT Lock hosts behind Face ID or Touch ID. Generate Ed25519 and RSA keys on-device and keep them in the iOS Keychain. Forward your SSH agent to remote servers and approve each signature with Face ID or Touch ID, so private keys never leave your device. • MADE FOR IPAD One window per host, with Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager. Drag a host out to open it in its own window, and reconnect to recent hosts from Home Screen quick actions. • NETWORKING Jump hosts (ProxyJump), local and SOCKS5 port forwarding, and automatic reconnection when your network changes. • KEYBOARD, TOUCH & TRACKPAD Hardware keyboard shortcuts, a customizable on-screen key bar, mouse support, trackpad scrolling and pinch to zoom. • COMPANION CLI: FIL Install fil on your servers to copy to your device's clipboard, open links, preview files in Quick Look, send notifications and use your forwarded SSH agent. • THEMES Solarized Dark, Solarized Light, Dracula, Nord and Monokai. Filaire is open source.

Screenshots

QRU?4 screens
Filaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Filaire at every 5 days against QRU?'s every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRU? ships an update every 3 weeks, Filaire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
QRU? versus Filaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRU?Filaire
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon SampTeam OT

In-app purchases

None

QRU?

No in-app purchases

None

Filaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRU? free?
QRU? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Filaire free?
Filaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRU? or Filaire have ads?
Neither QRU? nor Filaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QRU? or Filaire?
QRU? ships an update every 3 weeks, and Filaire every 5 days. Most recently, QRU? was updated on October 2, 2026 and Filaire on October 13, 2026.

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