Comparison

MapUs vs QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

MapUs

Easily share your live location with trusted contacts using secure, time-limited links. This app simplifies meeting up, checking on loved ones, and coordinating group travel without constant texting. Enjoy peace of mind with full control over your location visibility.

Highlights
  • Instantly locate phones via verified number
  • Share real-time, time-limited location links
  • Create trusted family/friend networks
  • Smart tracking tools for peace of mind
  • Full control over location visibility
  • Ad-free interface with priority support
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Tired of long message threads just to meet up with friends or check in with someone you care about? This smart tracker app gives you a faster, cleaner way to share locations, track phones, and stay connected — using only a verified number. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to simplify coordination. Whether you're meeting someone downtown, checking if a friend made it home safely, or keeping track of group travel, this app makes it all easier. No need for constant texting — just open the app, share your live location with a secure link, and you’re done. Privacy stays in your hands. You choose who sees your location, when, and for how long. Once the session ends, your data is no longer visible — simple and safe. It’s also great for families. Parents can use the built-in tools to check in on kids without constant phone calls. Friends can use it to find each other at festivals, road trips, or nights out. Key features: -Instantly locate any phone using a verified number. -Share your location in real-time via private, time-limited links. -Create trusted networks with friends or family. -Use smart tracking tools for peace of mind. -Get full control over your location visibility. Get full access, Week Package: —Unlimited location tracking without delays. —Faster updates for more accurate positioning. —Manage multiple connections and large groups. —Advanced privacy and parental control settings. —Clean, ad-free interface with priority support. Plan come with a 3-day trial period. Your iTunes account will be billed once the purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions will renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal options in your Account Settings. Privacy and Support: Explore our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/privacy-policy Click to review our Terms of Use and understand how we protect your data: https://sites.google.com/view/mapus-phone-tracker-location/terms-conditions Get in touch with our support service: a.lage@lagelab02.digital Less waiting, more knowing — download the app now.

About

QR Code Scanner

Easily scan and create QR codes for links, text, contacts, and more. The app offers fast recognition, supports various formats, and keeps a history of all your scanned and generated codes for quick access.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code recognition
  • QR code generation
  • Support for various formats
  • History of scanned and created codes
  • Create codes for links, text, and contacts
Features
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QRivo: Effortlessly Scan and Create QR Codes QRivo simplifies the process of scanning and creating QR codes, offering fast and accurate code recognition using your device’s camera. You can easily generate new QR codes for various types of data, such as links, text, contacts, and more. Whether you need to decode or generate codes, QRivo supports various formats and maintains a history of all recognized and created codes, ensuring your important information is easily accessible and well-organized. Key Features: 1. Fast Code Recognition: Quickly scan QR codes with your camera for immediate results. 2. Code Generation: Create new QR codes for links, texts, and contacts effortlessly. 3. Versatile Support: Manage different QR code formats with ease. 4. History Management: Keep track of all scanned and generated codes in one convenient location. Subscription Plans: 1. Weekly Subscription 2. Annual Subscription Privacy Policy: https://qrivo.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://qrivo.org/terms

Screenshots

MapUs4 screens
QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Scanner at none against MapUs's shown. QR Code Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). MapUs's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 28). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MapUs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MapUs against 4.7 for QR Code Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 28 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MapUs versus QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapUsQR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (110 ratings)4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better28
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnne LageEmma Janssens

Customer experience

MapUs

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code Scanner

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MapUs

Subscriptions2
  • mapusAnnWeekly$7.997 Days
  • MapUs - Phone Tracker Location3 Days trial$8.997 Days
3 purchases

QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MapUs free?
MapUs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MapUs or QR Code Scanner?
QR Code Scanner is rated higher. MapUs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while QR Code Scanner averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do MapUs or QR Code Scanner have ads?
MapUs shows ads; QR Code Scanner does not.

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