Comparison

FirstApps QR Code Generator vs QuickQR

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

Head to head
About

FirstApps QR Code Generator

Features
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QR Generator turns links, WiFi logins and more into high-quality QR codes, instantly. Type, and the code appears as you go. Save it to Photos or share it in one tap. SEVEN KINDS OF QR CODES • Link: any web address, with https:// or http:// • WiFi: network name, password and security type, so guests join with one scan • Phone: start a call • SMS: a number with an optional ready-written message • Email: an address with an optional subject • Location: latitude and longitude of a place • Text: any plain message BUILT FOR RELIABLE SCANNING Every code uses the highest error correction level, so it still scans when it is small, printed, or slightly damaged. Exported images are sharp, with the standard white border scanners expect, ready for print or screen. SAVE AND SHARE • Save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail or any app • Images are named after their content, like "WiFi Cafe Guest.png" • Keep codes in your saved list and edit them later PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no tracking, no ads. QR Generator works entirely on your device; your codes and saved list never leave it. WiFi passwords are hidden in previews and in your saved list. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE AND IPAD A clean, focused interface with Dark Mode and support for larger text sizes.

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QuickQR

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QuickQR is the fastest, cleanest way to create and scan QR codes on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're sharing a Wi-Fi password, a website, a phone number, or your menu, QuickQR turns it into a beautiful, scannable QR code in seconds — no ads, no sign-up, no fluff. Designed for speed and built for everyday use, QuickQR pairs a powerful generator with a lightning-fast scanner and a full history of everything you've made. Customize colors, drop in a logo, add a background image, and export a QR code that actually looks like your brand. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Generate QR codes from text, URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, and Wi-Fi credentials • Scan any QR code instantly with the built-in camera scanner • Customize foreground and background colors with a full color picker • Add a logo to the center of your QR code • Use a custom image as the background • Adjust padding and error-correction level for the perfect fit • Save every code automatically to your private history • Mark codes as favorites for one-tap access • Share, copy, or save QR codes as high-resolution images PERFECT FOR • Restaurants & cafés — share digital menus, Wi-Fi passwords, and reviews • Small businesses — link to your storefront, booking page, or socials • Event organizers — print tickets, RSVPs, and check-in codes • Real estate — connect listings to virtual tours and contact info • Teachers & students — share assignments, links, and study resources • Anyone — send your Wi-Fi to guests without typing a single character SUPPORTED QR CODE TYPES • Plain text — notes, messages, anything • URL — open a website in any browser • Email — pre-fill recipient, subject, and body • Phone — start a call with one tap • SMS — pre-fill a text message • Wi-Fi — connect with a scan (WPA, WPA2, WEP, and open networks) CUSTOMIZATION THAT STANDS OUT QuickQR isn't just black squares on white. Every code is yours to design: • Pick any foreground and background color combination • Upload a logo to anchor your brand in the center of the code • Use a photo or pattern as the QR background • Choose error-correction levels (L, M, Q, H) so logos and color overlays stay scannable • Fine-tune padding to match your layout — from edge-to-edge to bordered Live preview shows your changes instantly so you can iterate without guessing. PRIVACY FIRST Your QR codes are yours. QuickQR runs entirely on-device: • No account required • No tracking, no analytics, no ads • Your camera feed never leaves your phone • Your QR history is stored locally on your device We don't see what you scan or create — and we don't want to. BUILT FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI design that feels right at home on iPhone and iPad • Dark Mode and Light Mode support • Dynamic Type and full VoiceOver accessibility • Works offline — no internet required to generate or scan • Optimized for the latest iOS with smooth animations and instant response FREE TO USE QuickQR is free, with no hidden paywalls on core features. Generate as many QR codes as you want, scan as many as you need, and keep your full history on-device. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK We read every email. If you have an idea, a bug, or just want to say hi, tap "Contact Support" in the app's Settings and tell us what you need. Thanks for choosing QuickQR — we hope it earns a permanent spot on your Home Screen.

Screenshots

FirstApps QR Code Generator4 screens
QuickQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

FirstApps QR Code Generator and QuickQR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FirstApps QR Code Generator versus QuickQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstApps QR Code GeneratorQuickQR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst AppsNirav Parmar

In-app purchases

None

FirstApps QR Code Generator

No in-app purchases

None

QuickQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstApps QR Code Generator free?
FirstApps QR Code Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickQR free?
QuickQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstApps QR Code Generator or QuickQR have ads?
Neither FirstApps QR Code Generator nor QuickQR shows ads.

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