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.
Cardinal Pro
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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
QR Maker 8
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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 itβs supposed to be.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Cardinal Pro | QR Maker 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SetKernel Digital Inc. | Anders Munck |
In-app purchases
Cardinal Pro
No in-app purchases
QR Maker 8
No in-app purchases









