ZenCan vs Magic QR：Scanner & Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenCan
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ZenCan's app lets users book and manage their services. ZenCan does not accept Apple Pay payments. We use Stripe for payment processing, which may display Apple Pay as an option in their payment sheet, but we have explicitly disabled Apple Pay functionality. Our app only accepts credit/debit card payments through Stripe's secure payment system.
Magic QR：Scanner & Maker
This utility app allows for rapid scanning and creation of QR codes. It supports various QR code types, works offline, and prioritizes user privacy with local processing. Access your scan and creation history easily.
- Fast QR code and barcode scanning
- QR code generator for URLs, text, contacts, etc.
- Complete scan and creation history
- Offline usability
- Secure and private local processing
- Intuitive and easy-to-use design
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Magic QR is a QR code scanning and generation app designed to provide a fast, convenient, and private experience. Key Features: • Lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning • Built-in QR code generator, supporting the generation of QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, and more • Complete scan and creation history for easy viewing • Offline usability—scan or generate QR codes without an internet connection • Simple and intuitive design, easy to use without any learning curve • Secure and private—all processing is done locally on your device Download Magic QR now and easily create QR codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ZenCan at none against Magic QR：Scanner & Maker's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
ZenCan ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic QR：Scanner & Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenCan | Magic QR：Scanner & Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Patrick Geyer | GOOD STUDY NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
ZenCan
No in-app purchases
Magic QR：Scanner & Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZenCan free?
Is Magic QR：Scanner & Maker free?
Do ZenCan or Magic QR：Scanner & Maker have ads?
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