QR Code Scanner & Reader+ vs Linkboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing QR codes and NFC tags on iPhones. It allows for instant scanning, custom code generation, and tag writing for various purposes, all within a single, native interface.
- Scan QR codes instantly
- Generate custom QR codes
- Read and write NFC tags
- Save and reuse scanned tags/codes
- Program tags for automation
- Native iOS interface
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The complete toolkit for QR codes AND NFC tags — built for iPhone. ▸ QR CODE TOOLKIT • Scan any QR code instantly with the camera • Generate QR codes for URLs, vCards, Wi-Fi, payments, plain text • Customize size, error correction, foreground & background colors • Save your QR library for fast reuse • Share generated QR codes anywhere ▸ NFC TOOLS • Read any NFC tag — NDEF, MIFARE, vCard, RFID • Write tags with URLs, text, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials • Save scanned tags and reuse them anytime • Program tags for smart home, access, automation • Works with all iPhones that support NFC ▸ ONE APP, EVERYTHING CONTACTLESS Whether you scan a QR code at a restaurant menu or tap an NFC tag at a smart-home dock, QR & NFC Tools handles both worlds in a single fast, native iOS interface. — No bloated ads, no broken redirects — Lightning-fast scanner with vibration feedback — Cleanly designed for iPhone The App is not free to use. Access to some or all features requires payment, subscription, or in-app purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halmob.com/apps/nfc-scanner/privacy-policy
Linkboard
Seamlessly sync text, images, and files across your devices using local network or Bluetooth. Manage clipboard history and paste directly from the iOS keyboard extension without leaving your current app. This app prioritizes privacy by not relying on cloud services or collecting user data.
- Cross-device text and file sync
- Clipboard history management
- iOS keyboard extension for direct pasting
- Local Area Network (TCP) transmission
- Bluetooth (BLE) transmission
- WebRTC Direct Transmission
- No cloud reliance or data collection
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-Paste board history management, supporting retention of days configuration records -Cross platform support: macOS, Windows, iOS, and other mobile devices -Local Area Network (TCP)+Bluetooth (BLE)+WebRTC Direct Transmission -Text and image/file synchronization -IOS keyboard extension: No need to cut out the current app, you can directly paste from history -Fully localized: does not rely on any cloud services, does not collect any data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkboard at none against QR Code Scanner & Reader+'s 3. Linkboard also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Scanner & Reader+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Linkboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code Scanner & Reader+ against 5.0 for Linkboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.
QR Code Scanner & Reader+ ships an update monthly, Linkboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Scanner & Reader+ | Linkboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Halmob | Minimalist Network Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
Linkboard
In-app purchases
QR Code Scanner & Reader+
- Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$59.991 Year
Linkboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Scanner & Reader+ free?
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