QR/Bar Generator vs QRky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR/Bar Generator
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Generates QR codes and various barcodes. QR Code Aztec Data Matrix PDF417 Code 128 GS1-128 Code 39 Code 93 Codabar Telepen ITF ITF-14 ITF-16 EAN-13 EAN-8 EAN-5 EAN-2 ISBN UPC-A UPC-E RM4SCC POSTNET
QRky
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRky at none against QR/Bar Generator's 1. QR/Bar Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. QR/Bar Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRky asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR/Bar Generator | QRky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | George Bolea |
In-app purchases
QR/Bar Generator
- Remove Ads$1.99
QRky
No in-app purchases
