QR Pad vs Plaudit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Pad
Effortlessly generate QR codes for various purposes, including website links, Wi-Fi sharing, and plain text. A Pro version specifically helps service providers direct customers to their Yelp review pages for instant feedback.
- Generate QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, and text
- Direct customers to Yelp review pages
- Instant setup in 30 seconds
- Built-in verification for Yelp codes
- Offline code generation
- Ad-free experience
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Collect Google and Yelp reviews while the customer is still in front of you. QR Pad is the review QR code app for field-service pros: contractors, movers, cleaners, plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, landscapers, roofers, and other brave pros who do their jobs at customer locations. Show the QR code on your phone when the job is done — one scan sends the customer straight to your review page, no typing your business name, no searching, no fumbling. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT AFTER THE JOB • Google and Yelp Review QR codes • Built for daylight and dead zones • Robust full-screen display for field use FREE QR CODES FOR EVERYDAY USE • Web links • Wi-Fi networks • Plain text No ads. No scan caps. No account required. Download QR Pad and start collecting reviews on your next job. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Plaudit
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The moment a customer says "that was great" is the best time to ask for a review — not three days later in a forgettable follow-up email. Plaudit gets you from "happy customer" to "review submitted" in seconds, right there in the moment. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and you're instantly looking at a branded, scannable QR code for your review platform of choice. Customer scans it with their own phone camera, lands straight on your review page. No web portal, no account for them to create, no friction. Prefer to send it directly? Tap Share to text the link, send it on WhatsApp, or copy it to paste anywhere — each with a friendly pre-written message you can customize. SUPPORTS THE PLATFORMS THAT MATTER • Google Business Profile • Facebook • Trustpilot • Yelp Configure as many as you use, set your default, and swipe between them on the fly if a customer prefers a different platform. ADD IT TO APPLE WALLET Keep your review card one tap away — right alongside your boarding passes and loyalty cards, ready whenever you need it. SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING Stop guessing which platform converts. Plaudit tracks scans and clicks per platform and per channel (QR, SMS, WhatsApp, copied link), so you know exactly where your reviews are coming from. BUILT FOR SPEED, NOT SETUP • Works fully offline once configured — no signal, no problem • No accounts, no logins, nothing for your customers to install • Clean, fast, and genuinely simple to use FREE TO START Use one review platform, completely free, forever. Upgrade to Plaudit Pro for unlimited platforms, click tracking, Apple Wallet passes, and custom message templates — with a free 7-day trial so you can see it in action first. Whether you run a salon, a café, a trade business, or a market stall — if you talk to happy customers face-to-face, Plaudit is the fastest way to turn that moment into a review. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Plaudit Pro is an auto-renewable subscription available as Monthly or Annual, each with a 7-day free trial. Price is shown in the app before you subscribe and varies by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getplaudit.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plaudit at every 9 days against QR Pad's monthly. Plaudit also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 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 Pad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $36.99 per month and Plaudit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Pad ships an update monthly, Plaudit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Pad | Plaudit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Contactbook Inc. | CALUM WILLIAM MCDONALD |
In-app purchases
QR Pad
- Pro14 Days trial$36.991 Month
- Buy him a chocolate$3.39
- Buy him a coffee$6.99
- Buy him a steak$36.99
Plaudit
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year









