Render vs Truly Simple QR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Render
This utility app renders HTML and Markdown content beautifully. It integrates with Apple Shortcuts to view, convert, and share formatted text. Features include dark mode, adjustable fonts, and a history view.
- View HTML content natively
- Render Markdown with full formatting
- Convert Markdown to HTML
- Dark mode support
- Adjustable font sizes
- Share content via Share Extension
- View history
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Render is a powerful utility app designed to display HTML and Markdown content with beautiful, native rendering. SHORTCUTS INTEGRATION Render integrates seamlessly with Apple Shortcuts, providing actions to: • View HTML - Display any HTML content in a native viewer • View Markdown - Render Markdown with full formatting support • Convert Markdown to HTML - Transform Markdown to HTML for other uses FEATURES • Dark mode support that respects your system settings • Adjustable font sizes for comfortable reading • Copy rendered content or export as HTML/PDF • Share content directly from other apps via the Share Extension • View history to quickly access previously viewed content PERFECT FOR • Viewing formatted reports from automations • Previewing HTML email templates • Reading Markdown documentation • Displaying styled content from Shortcuts workflows Render is the missing piece for anyone building powerful Shortcuts automations that need to display formatted content.
Truly Simple QR
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Truly Simple QR solves the problem of clunky, ad-filled web generators that sell your data or demand recurring subscription fees. Whether you need a crisp vector file for a printed flyer, an instant Wi-Fi login for your guest room, or a batch of personalized contact cards, this tool gets you there in seconds. It provides custom color options, adjustable framing, and tweakable margins, without any fluff. Built natively for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, it works fast and syncs your saved QR codes over iCloud. Features: • Multi-Format Creation: Generate codes for website URLs, plain text, native Wi-Fi networks, and rich contact cards (vCards). • Visual Styling: Choose from three dot shapes (Square, Rounded, Circular), select and save your own custom color collection, toggle transparency, encapsulate your codes with adjustable outer borders, and slide to adjust your margins. • Optimized Exports: Choose exact PNG export dimensions (256px to 2048px) on a slider, or tap the “Copy” button to add the image to your clipboard. • Smart History: Search your synced history across devices and duplicate or edit previous codes. • Embed Logos (Pro): Upload a brand mark (or other image) into the center of any code. • Scalable Vectors (Pro): Export infinitely scalable SVG and versatile PDF files for high-end graphic design, print publishing, or large-scale signage. • Batch Exporter (Pro): Paste a list of URLs or text lines into the inset window to export a folder of individual QR codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Render at none against Truly Simple QR's 1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Truly Simple QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Render asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Render | Truly Simple QR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nate Ober | Colin Wright |
In-app purchases
Render
No in-app purchases
Truly Simple QR
- Pro$4.99
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