Comparison

QR Code Workshop for iPhone vs XNian

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Workshop for iPhone

Features
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A powerful and easy-to-use QR tool that integrates scanning, recognition, and creative QR code generation. Customize your QR codes with various artistic styles, colors, shapes, and visual effects. Perfect for daily use, personal branding, or design inspiration. Key Features 1. QR & Barcode Scanner * Fast and accurate QR code scanning * Supports barcode recognition * Import images from the photo library for QR detection 2. Creative QR Code Generator Create highly customizable QR codes with multiple unique styles: * Basic QR Code * Classic black-and-white * Custom foreground/background colors * Colorful QR Code * Gradient colors * Multi-color fill effects * Image Embedded QR * Insert static images or logos * Adjustable size and transparency * GIF QR Code * Use animated GIFs as QR fill * Make your QR codes dynamic and eye-catching * Bubble Style QR * Soft, bubble-like elements * Cute and creative visual style * 2.5D Style QR * Semi-3D texture and depth * Strong sense of dimensionality * Polygon QR Code * Geometric polygon-based patterns * Aesthetic and modern appearance * Functional (Math) QR Code * Generated from mathematical curves and functions * Artistic and futuristic look * Line Connection QR * QR patterns built from connected lines * Minimalist and visually expressive * Random Pixel QR * QR made of random-sized blocks * Fun and highly personalized Create stylish, creative, and unique QR codes with ease. Try it now! Subscription Services: Weekly Membership (7 Days), Monthly Membership (30 Days), Annual Membership (365 Days) Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes/Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Cancel Subscription: To cancel your subscription, please turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID subscription settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. After cancellation, the subscription will not be renewed automatically. Renewal: Your subscription will be automatically renewed within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once the renewal is successful, the subscription period will be extended accordingly. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/aio/DWmJ0TFZLY1NMUG5i Terms of Use :https://docs.qq.com/doc/DWlh6dnJYRmpMRXNm

About

XNian

Features
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QR & Barcode is a clean, easy tool to scan and create both QR codes and barcodes. SCAN • Scan QR codes and barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39 and more) with the camera • Scan from a photo in your library or from an image URL • Smart result detection — URL, WiFi, phone, SMS, email, contact, location — with one-tap actions like open, dial, join Wi‑Fi or add contact CREATE QR CODES • From URL, text or clipboard • Structured types: WiFi, contact, phone, SMS, email, location • Customize foreground color, error-correction level, and embed a logo CREATE BARCODES • Code 128 and Code 39 • Save to Photos and share HISTORY • Organized by QR codes and barcodes • Search, favorite and export MORE • English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai — switch anytime in‑app • Dark mode • Home Screen "Scan" quick action PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No ads, no third‑party analytics, no personal data collected.

Screenshots

QR Code Workshop for iPhone4 screens
XNian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XNian at none against QR Code Workshop for iPhone's 4. XNian also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Code Workshop for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. XNian asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Workshop for iPhone versus XNian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Workshop for iPhoneXNian
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer新景 常仙念 穆

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Workshop for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PERMANENT MEMBER$16.99
None

XNian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Workshop for iPhone free?
QR Code Workshop for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XNian free?
XNian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Workshop for iPhone or XNian have ads?
QR Code Workshop for iPhone shows ads; XNian does not.

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