QRForever vs QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRForever
Create reliable QR codes with a built-in readability meter to ensure they scan correctly in real-world conditions. Customize designs with colors, logos, and styles, then scan codes with quick actions. History is stored locally for privacy.
- Live Readability Meter
- Scanability warnings
- Customizable designs
- Built-in scanner
- Local history
- Multiple QR code types
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A QR code that lasts forever. QRForever Studio is a scanability-first QR creator and scanner built for reliability in real-world conditions — not just looks. Most QR apps focus only on visuals. QRForever Studio includes a built-in Readability Meter so you can catch scan issues before you export. Key Features Live Readability Meter (0–100) with instant feedback Warnings for low contrast, oversized logos, and weak quiet zones Customization tools: colors, gradients, dot/eye styles, frames, and logo overlay Built-in scanner with quick actions (open, copy, share) Local history of created and scanned codes Save & share: export to gallery and share in one tap Create QR codes for URL Text Wi-Fi Phone Email vCard Privacy No account required No ads History stored locally on your device Design with confidence. Share with confidence.
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
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Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly — then create, style, and save your own. QR Scanner & Generator is the all-in-one QR reader, QR code generator, and barcode maker for iPhone. Point the camera, import a photo, or build a code in seconds. Everything stays on your device. SCAN QR & BARCODES • Live camera scanning for QR codes and barcodes • Scan from Photos • Instant copy, open, and share • URL safety check before you open a link CREATE QR CODES • Website URLs and text • Wi‑Fi network sharing • Contacts (vCard), email, phone, and SMS • Location and calendar events • Social profiles: Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, and Threads • Custom colors, style, and optional logo CREATE BARCODES • Product codes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E • Standard: Code 128, Code 39, Codabar • 2D: Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec • Shipping: ITF-14 YOUR LIBRARY • Saved created and scanned codes • Favorites and search • Regenerate and share anytime Private by design. No account. No cloud upload of your codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QRForever at 15.6 against QR Scanner & Barcode Maker's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRForever ships an update every 9 days, QR Scanner & Barcode Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRForever | QR Scanner & Barcode Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ilies ould menouer | Ali Nawaz |
In-app purchases
QRForever
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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