Comparison

QR Scanner & Code Creator vs Qalkan

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner & Code Creator

Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in an instant โ€” then create your own. QR Scanner is the fast, private, all-in-one scanner and generator for iPhone. Just point your camera and QR Scanner reads it automatically: links, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone numbers, emails, locations, plain text and every common barcode. Open, copy or share the result with a single tap. SCAN ANYTHING โ€ข Lightning-fast QR & barcode scanning โ€ข Auto-detects links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, location and more โ€ข Torch support for scanning in the dark โ€ข Batch mode โ€” scan many codes in one go CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES โ€ข Generate codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, phone, SMS and location โ€ข Share or save your codes instantly STAY ORGANIZED โ€ข Every scan saved to a searchable history โ€ข Find, copy and reopen past scans in seconds SAFE & PRIVATE โ€ข Built-in security checks warn you about suspicious links โ€ข Your data stays on your device โ€” no tracking QR Scanner Premium unlocks unlimited scans, the full generator, batch scanning, advanced security checks and removes all ads. Subscription: QR Scanner offers a Weekly plan with a 3-day free trial and an Annual plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://eduardbruch.com/qr-scanner/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Qalkan

Features
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Qalkan reads QR codes and barcodes and shows you what is inside before anything happens. A scanned code is never opened, dialled or connected on its own. You see the content first, you decide second. BEFORE YOU OPEN A LINK Qalkan shows the full address, marks the real domain inside it and points out the patterns used to dress a link up as something else: a lookalike domain, mixed alphabets, a hidden redirect. Short links can be resolved with one tap, so you see the destination before you travel to it. SCANNING - QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39 and more - Several codes in one frame: you pick the one you meant - Scan from a photo you already have, or from an image shared to Qalkan - Batch mode for stock taking, tickets and shelf work - Works offline, every scan is decoded on your device CREATING - Link, text, Wi-Fi, contact, event, e-mail, SMS, phone, location and product codes - Your own design: colours, shapes, corner styles, a logo in the middle - A readability check that warns you before a pretty code stops scanning - Export as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print it YOUR WALLET - History of what you scanned and what you made, searchable, with folders and notes - Two-step keys, Wi-Fi passwords and payment codes are not saved unless you ask for it - Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no server QALKAN PRO The free version is supported by ads. Pro removes them and opens the full toolbox: unlimited history, folders, backup, designed codes with a logo, password protected codes, named batch sessions and exports. Scanning and reading are always free, with no limit on how many codes you read. PRIVACY Qalkan has no account and no analytics SDK. What you scan stays on your device unless you share it yourself. The full data inventory is in the privacy policy. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Terms of Use: https://qalkan.app/en/qr/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://qalkan.app/en/qr/privacy/

Screenshots

QR Scanner & Code Creator3 screens
Qalkan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Scanner & Code Creator at none against Qalkan's shown. Qalkan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Scanner & Code Creator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days and Qalkan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
QR Scanner & Code Creator versus Qalkan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Scanner & Code CreatorQalkan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduard BruchNESLIHAN BAYAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Scanner & Code Creator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$17.997 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Qalkan

Subscriptions1
  • Pro, yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro, lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is QR Scanner & Code Creator free?
QR Scanner & Code Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qalkan free?
Qalkan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner & Code Creator or Qalkan have ads?
Qalkan shows ads; QR Scanner & Code Creator does not.

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