Comparison

QR Code Snap vs Y

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Snap

Features
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Scan any QR code instantly with a live camera preview and get one-tap actions! Open, Copy, Share, plus smart options like Add to Contacts/Calendar or Join Wi-Fi. Create clean, print-ready QR codes in seconds and keep everything organized with a simple local History. Why you’ll love it β€’ Instant Scan, Instant Actions – Point & scan; act with one tap. β€’ Smart Safety – Clear link preview shows the real domain before opening. β€’ Local History – Recent scans with type icons, timestamps, quick copy, and Clear All (stored on your device). β€’ Create Clean Codes – Start with Text or URL and export crisp PNG/PDF with proper quiet zones. β€’ Scan Anywhere – From Camera, Photos, or Clipboard. β€’ Designed to Feel Native – Modern, readable UI with light/dark themes. What you can scan β€’Links & Text, Wi-Fi, vCard contacts, Events, Phone, Email, SMS. What you can create β€’Text and URL QR codes with high contrast and sharp scaling for reliable scanning and print. Built for speed & privacy β€’ No accounts. No tracking. No ads. β€’ On-device scanning and creation; your data stays with you. QR Code Snap is the simple, reliable QR scanner, QR reader, and QR generator you’ve been looking for. Scan QR, create QR, and share safely in seconds.

About

Y

Features
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Connect to devices with a single click, supporting intelligent noise reduction, volume fine-tuning, and multi-scene sound effect optimization. Clearly reproduce human voices and ambient sounds; simple and easy to use, helping you easily hear conversations and enjoy life, making every listening experience more natural and comfortable.

Screenshots

QR Code Snap4 screens
Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Y at none against QR Code Snap's 1. Y also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Snap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Y asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
QR Code Snap versus Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code SnapY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCederic SchmidWard Sound Medical Technology (qinghai) Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Snap

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock (Lifetime)$3.99
None

Y

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Snap free?
QR Code Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Snap or Y have ads?
Neither QR Code Snap nor Y shows ads.

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