QR Code vs QR Kit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code
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Never lose an important QR scan again. QR Code: Backup & Restore is a fast QR scanner and barcode reader that automatically keeps your scan history. Scan QR codes, save your results, and back up your history so you can restore it when you switch devices or reinstall the app. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES • Scan QR codes quickly with your camera • Scan barcodes and other supported codes • Scan QR codes from photos and saved images • Open links, Wi-Fi information, contacts and more • Get your scan results instantly NEVER LOSE YOUR SCAN HISTORY Every scan can be saved to your history so you can find it again later. No need to rescan a QR code just because you closed the app. BACKUP & RESTORE Keep your QR scan history safe with backup and restore. • Back up your saved QR history • Restore your scans when needed • Keep your history when moving to a new device • Recover your saved scans after reinstalling the app CREATE QR CODES Create QR codes for the information you want to share, including links, text, Wi-Fi and more. YOUR QR HISTORY IN ONE PLACE Quickly access previous scans and manage the QR codes you've saved. Whether it's a website, Wi-Fi network, product code, ticket or another QR code, you can find your previous scans without scanning again. WHY QR CODE: BACKUP & RESTORE? Most QR scanners focus only on scanning. This app also helps you keep your scan history safe. Scan it. Save it. Back it up. Restore it. Download QR Code: Backup & Restore and keep your important QR scans available when you need them. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available within the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QR Kit
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Scan any QR or barcode instantly, create QR codes in your own colors, shapes and logo, and keep a private history — all on your device. QR Kit is your all-in-one QR code and barcode toolkit. Point, scan, create, and organize — no account required. ▸ NEW: MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Open a scan beside your history, Settings pages beside their list, and the QR design with its preview next to the controls. The scanner keeps its viewfinder clear of the fold. ▸ DESIGN YOUR QR CODE Make a code that looks like you. Pick its colors, change the shape of the dots and corners, add a frame with your own words, and put an emoji, a symbol or your logo in the center. A code is checked to make sure it still scans before you save it. Open any code you created later to change its design or edit its content. Free includes color presets; Pro unlocks custom colors, gradients, shapes, frames and logos. ▸ QUICK SCAN WIDGETS Tap once from Control Center (iOS 18) or from your Lock Screen widget to open the QR reader instantly. No unlocking, no searching for the app. The fastest way to scan. ▸ INSTANT SCANNING Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for instant results. You can also scan codes from photos in your library. Every scan is confirmed with haptic and sound feedback. ▸ CREATE QR CODES Create QR codes for URLs, plain text, email, phone numbers, SMS, locations, Wi-Fi networks, contact cards, calendar events, crypto payments, and social profiles. Fill in a number or email from Contacts, or pick a place on a map. Share your created QR codes instantly or save them to your photo library. Every code you create is saved to your history. ▸ AUTOMATIC HISTORY Every scan and created code is saved automatically. Today, this week, this month, or older — everything is organized by date. Filter between scanned and created codes. When you scan the same code again, you'll see how many times it's been scanned before. ▸ 18 CODE TYPES Website, WiFi network, contact card (vCard/MeCard), calendar event, phone number, email, SMS, location, social media, video, music, payment, cryptocurrency, App Store link, product barcode, and more — every type is automatically detected and classified. ▸ SEARCH, FILTER & SORT Find any scan with full-text search. Filter by type, date, source, or favorites. Sort by newest, oldest, alphabetical, category, or most frequent. ▸ FAVORITES & EDITING Star important scans for quick access. Add a title and notes to any scan, change its type. Use bulk selection to delete or favorite multiple scans at once. ▸ PRIVATE FROM THE START No account. No cloud. No tracking. Your codes and history stay on your device. Scanning, creating and searching work in airplane mode; only the map for Location codes needs a connection. ▸ EASY MANAGEMENT Copy, share, or open directly — open websites in Safari, connect to WiFi networks, save contacts. Everything with a single tap. ▸ TRY FREE Free includes 7 scans a week and 3 codes a day (URL, text, email or phone) — enough to finish a real QR job before you pay. Your 5 newest codes stay visible, and older history waits safely in your vault. ▸ PRO UNLOCKS THE VAULT Unlimited history, full search and filters, .qrkit backup & restore, Pro widgets, the Beam and Stack app icons, plus Wi-Fi, contact, event, crypto, social, SMS and location codes and the full QR design. Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime. Have feedback? Reach us at support@can.bi Privacy Policy: https://canbi.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-45f6cac95bdb825cbed381811ce5a61a Terms of Use (EULA): https://canbi.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-1cd6cac95bdb824faa1e013065196448
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Code at 15.0 against QR Kit's 18.0. 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. QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Kit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code ships an update every 8 days, QR Kit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code | QR Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keval Vasaniya | Can Bi |
In-app purchases
QR Code
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
QR Kit
- QR Kit Monthly$0.991 Month
- QR Kit Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Support Tip - Coffee$1.99
- Support Tip - Lunch$4.99
- QR Kit Lifetime$9.99
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- Support Tip - Dinner$12.99
- Support Tip - Feast$24.99









