Comparison

GiroCode vs EPC SEPA QR Creator

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

Head to head
About

GiroCode

Features
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Stop dictating your IBAN: GiroCode Generator creates a QR code for your bank account in seconds – including amount and payment reference. Friends simply scan it with their banking app (Sparkasse, Volksbank, ING, comdirect, and many more) and the transfer form is filled in automatically. PERFECT FOR β€’ Splitting restaurant and travel costs with friends β€’ Selling on classifieds or at the flea market β€’ Club fees and group funds β€’ Adding a payment QR code ("GiroCode") to invoices β€’ Shared flats, gift collections, and more HOW IT WORKS Add your account once (name + IBAN) Enter amount and reference Share or show the QR code – done YOUR BENEFITS β€’ Personal: your photo at the center of the QR code β€’ Multiple accounts, each with its own picture and name β€’ History: resend or duplicate previous codes β€’ 100% privacy: all data stays on your device – no sign-up, no cloud, works offline β€’ Standards-compliant EPC QR code (GiroCode), compatible with virtually all German and Austrian banking apps Try GiroCode Pro free for 3 days. Then continue flexibly with a subscription (cancel anytime) or a one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EPC SEPA QR Creator

Features
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EPC SEPA QR Creator helps you request bank transfers by creating EPC/SEPA-compatible QR codes directly on your iPhone. The app is designed for the person who wants to receive money. Enter your own recipient details once: - recipient name - IBAN - optional BIC Then, whenever someone should pay you, enter: - amount - payment reference The app creates a local SEPA transfer QR code. You can show it, save it, share it, send it, export it or print it. The paying person scans or imports the QR code with a supported banking app, checks the transferred payment details and approves the transfer there. The app does not execute payments. It is not a banking app, wallet or payment service provider. The actual transfer is always handled by the paying person’s banking app and bank. Why this is useful for the person receiving money: - no need to send your IBAN manually every time - reusable recipient details - clear amount and payment reference for each request - easier follow-up when several people owe the same amount - practical for shared meals, group costs, private sales, clubs, events and reimbursements Example: You paid for dinner and six people owe you the same amount. Instead of sending your IBAN, amount and reference to everyone manually, you create one QR code and share or show it. Each person scans or imports the code with their banking app, checks the payment details and approves the transfer. Why this is useful for the paying person: - no manual IBAN typing - fewer typing errors - payment amount and reference can be transferred into the banking app - the payment still runs through their own trusted bank - they remain in control and approve the transfer themselves Why this makes normal bank transfers smarter: - QR code instead of manual typing - standard SEPA transfer data - no extra wallet layer - no additional payment-platform account - no registration with the app provider - works as a practical companion to regular banking apps that support EPC/SEPA QR codes Privacy-friendly by design: - no account - no registration - no subscription - no tracking - no analytics - no external QR server - no cloud QR generator - payment data is not sent to the app developer Recipient name, IBAN and optional BIC can be stored locally on your device and deleted at any time from inside the app. Generated QR images are exported as cleaned PNG files. The app does not write camera, location or EXIF metadata into the exported QR file. Please note: Other apps, messengers, cloud services or operating system functions may create their own technical metadata when you share, store or process the exported image outside this app. SEPA Instant: If the paying person uses a SEPA Instant Credit Transfer in their banking app, the amount may generally become available within a short time, depending on the bank, account, banking app and selected transfer type. The app itself does not initiate or guarantee payment execution.

Screenshots

GiroCode4 screens
EPC SEPA QR Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPC SEPA QR Creator at none against GiroCode's 2. EPC SEPA QR Creator also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. GiroCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EPC SEPA QR Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
GiroCode versus EPC SEPA QR Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiroCodeEPC SEPA QR Creator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTG Ventures GmbHRonny Schwab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GiroCode

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • One Year3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

EPC SEPA QR Creator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GiroCode free?
GiroCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EPC SEPA QR Creator free?
EPC SEPA QR Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GiroCode or EPC SEPA QR Creator have ads?
Neither GiroCode nor EPC SEPA QR Creator shows ads.

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