Comparison

Cardinal Pro vs QR Maker 8

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

Head to head
About

Cardinal Pro

Features
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Cardinal Pro is the ultimate compass app with professional features for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and spiritual practitioners. All Free Features Plus: β€’ Sun position tracking (sunrise, sunset, golden hour) β€’ Sacred directions (Mecca, Jerusalem, Vatican & more) β€’ Home screen widget β€’ Apple Watch companion app β€’ Custom color themes β€’ Unlimited saved locations

About

QR Maker 8

Features
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Probably the best QR code app you've never heard of: - Display your business card as a custom QR code on your watch. - Import and redesign an existing QR code - Copy coordinates to your next family event from maps and add to the invite. - Show a QR code for joining your local wifi. - Create a menu link with your restaurant logo Create: - Scan existing QR codes - Copy/paste content from other apps and turn into QR codes - Create QR codes using templates for map locations, events, contacts, wifi, email, phone, sms, and more. Customize: - Dots - Choose from 9 shapes and 6 style patterns - Corners - Choose from 17 icons types and 4 outline styles - Add overlay images, text, symbols and more - Customize colors for everything with automated contrast fixing to ensure it can be scanned Share: - Display full-screen codes on Apple Watch, iPad, or Phone - Export in 256px, 512px, 1024px, or 2048 px Bonus: - No data-collection, ads, or hidden costs. Everything just stored locally on your device like it’s supposed to be.

Screenshots

Cardinal Pro4 screens
QR Maker 84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Maker 8 at Free against Cardinal Pro's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

QR Maker 8 is free to download; Cardinal Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Cardinal Pro versus QR Maker 8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardinal ProQR Maker 8
Price$1.99Free β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSetKernel Digital Inc.Anders Munck

In-app purchases

None

Cardinal Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR Maker 8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cardinal Pro free?
Cardinal Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Maker 8 free?
QR Maker 8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cardinal Pro or QR Maker 8 have ads?
Neither Cardinal Pro nor QR Maker 8 shows ads.

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