QR Codes vs QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Codes
Easily create, manage, and share custom QR codes from various data types. Enjoy live previews, full color customization, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. This utility is completely free to use.
- Instant QR code creation
- Customizable QR code appearance
- Support for URLs, contacts, and WiFi
- Live preview of codes
- Cross-device iCloud syncing
- Free to use
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QR Codes is a simple app that lets you instantly create, manage, and share custom QR codes. Generate codes from URLs, contact cards, and WiFi credentials—with live preview and full color customization. Plus, your QR codes are saved and synced seamlessly across all your Apple devices via iCloud, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And the best part? QR Codes is completely free, now and always.
QR
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Scan, create, and organize QR codes with a fast and lightweight QR utility designed for everyday use. Features • Scan QR codes instantly with your camera • Scan QR codes from photos and screenshots • Generate QR codes quickly • Add optional names to keep generated codes organized • Search your scanned and generated history • Mark important QR codes as favorites • Copy, share, and save QR code images • Open supported links directly in your browser • Light, Dark, and System appearance • No account required • No data collected — your history stays on your device Simple, fast, private, and built for everyday QR tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Codes at every 3 days against QR's monthly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Codes ships an update every 3 days, QR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Codes | QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dasmer Singh | Anas Salah |
In-app purchases
QR Codes
No in-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
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