Comparison

QRCoder vs QRky

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

Head to head
About

QRCoder

Features
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QRCoder is a lightweight Safari extension that lets you instantly generate a QR Code from any webpage for easy sharing or scanning. Key Features: • Generate a high-resolution QR Code of the current webpage with one click • Copy or download QR Codes directly • Automatically adjusts QR Code size and resolution for printing or sharing • Simple and intuitive interface, no need to open a separate app • Works on both macOS and iOS Safari browsers With QRCoder, sharing web pages with friends, scanning across devices, or embedding QR Codes in presentations and documents has never been easier.

About

QRky

Features
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QRky is the friendly, fast way to create and scan QR codes and barcodes - right on your iPhone. No clutter, no sign-up, and every feature works offline. CREATE 28 TYPES OF CODES • Websites & links • WiFi - let guests join your network with one scan • Contacts & vCards • Email, phone & SMS • Locations & calendar events • Payment links & crypto wallets • Social: Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, YouTube and more • App Store links • Barcodes: EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, PDF417 SCAN ANYTHING • Scan with your camera or import from Photos • Batch mode - capture several codes in one session, then review them together • A safe-link check warns you about suspicious URLs before you open them • Every scan is saved to your history MAKE IT YOURS • Colour presets and square, rounded or dot styles • Save to Photos or share in a single tap • Searchable history with favourites • Share a link from any app straight into QRky to turn it into a code • A widget for your recent codes, and a Lock Screen shortcut to the scanner PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your codes stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you switch on iCloud sync • No account required • Every feature works offline QRky PRO - ENTIRELY OPTIONAL A single one-time purchase. No subscription, ever. • Remove all ads • App Lock - Face ID or passcode on your history • Branding & vector export - logo, colour, SVG and PDF, in bulk • iCloud sync - your codes on every device QRky is free, supported by ads. Generate. Scan. Done.

Screenshots

QRCoder1 screens
QRky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QRCoder at none against QRky's shown. QRCoder also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QRCoder versus QRky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRCoderQRky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeiFang ChouGeorge Bolea

In-app purchases

None

QRCoder

No in-app purchases

None

QRky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRCoder free?
QRCoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRky free?
QRky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRCoder or QRky have ads?
QRky shows ads; QRCoder does not.

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