Comparison

QR Code Lens vs OceanLinkX

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Lens

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, generate custom codes, and organize your scans. It supports various data types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contacts, and offers product lookup powered by Open Food Facts.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Scan from photos and documents
  • Product lookup with nutrition facts
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Organized history and favorites
  • Widgets and Siri Shortcuts
Features
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QR Code Lens is a fast QR scanner, barcode scanner, QR code reader, and QR code generator for iPhone. Scan QR codes, scan barcodes, create custom QR codes, and organize everything in one elegant app. QR SCANNER & BARCODE SCANNER Scan QR codes and popular barcode formats with fast, accurate recognition. Read links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, calendar events, emails, phone numbers, locations, text, and more. SCAN FROM PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS, NFC, AND BUSINESS CARDS Import images from your photo library, scan from shared photos, read NFC tags, capture documents as PDF, and turn business cards into contacts. TAKE ACTION IN ONE TAP Open websites, join Wi-Fi networks, save contacts, add calendar events, call phone numbers, send emails or texts, open locations in Maps, and share results instantly. PRODUCT LOOKUP Scan grocery and retail barcodes to see product details like name, brand, Nutri-Score, allergens, ingredients, and nutrition facts powered by Open Food Facts. QR CODE GENERATOR Create QR codes for URLs, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, phone, SMS, calendar events, locations, social profiles, Google Maps, App Store links, crypto addresses, and barcodes. Personalize colors, save created codes, and share them anytime. SMART HISTORY, FAVORITES, AND EXPORT Keep scans and created codes organized in one place. Search, filter, sort, favorite important items, and export your history as CSV, JSON, or PDF. WIDGETS, SHORTCUTS, AND QUICK ACCESS Launch QR Code Lens faster with Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Control Center access, and Siri Shortcuts. FREE TO START, PRO WHEN YOU NEED MORE Core scanning and QR creation are available for free. Optional Pro unlocks batch scanning, advanced QR styling, full exports, iCloud sync, and an ad-free experience. PRIVACY FIRST Core QR and barcode scanning happens on-device. Product lookup, subscriptions, ads, and optional iCloud sync use network services only when needed. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE Enjoy a polished interface, haptic feedback, Dark Mode support, app themes, app icon choices, App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID, VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support. Download QR Code Lens today for fast QR scanning, barcode scanning, and QR code creation on iPhone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qrlens.app/en/privacy

About

OceanLinkX

Manage MikroTik RouterOS devices directly from your phone. Features include live dashboards, hotspot user management, voucher generation, and custom login pages. Ideal for maritime crews, hospitality, and network administrators.

Highlights
  • Direct router connection via binary API
  • Live dashboard for router status
  • Hotspot user creation and management
  • Bulk prepaid voucher generation
  • Quick Setup Wizard for new routers
  • Customizable mobile-first login pages
  • Starlink obstruction and dish status monitoring
Features
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OceanlinkX is a professional mobile app for managing MikroTik RouterOS devices — built for maritime crews, hospitality, and network admins running hotspot-based internet. KEY FEATURES • Direct connection to your router over the 8728 binary API — fast and reliable, no extra hardware or cloud account needed • Live dashboard: CPU, RAM, uptime, traffic per interface, active hotspot users • Hotspot user management: create, edit, suspend, reset traffic counters • Voucher generation: bulk-create prepaid codes with custom prices, time limits and traffic caps • Quick Setup Wizard: take a brand-new MikroTik from factory to a working hotspot in minutes • Custom hotspot pages: deploy clean, mobile-first login screens to your router • Reports: daily and monthly traffic snapshots, exportable to PDF • Starlink monitoring: real-time obstruction map and dish status PLANS • Free — manage 1 router, all core features • Voucher — bulk voucher creation, up to 2 routers, $19.99 / year • Setup — Quick Setup Wizard + custom hotspot pages, unlimited routers, $29.99 / year • Pro — everything in Voucher and Setup, unlimited routers, $44.99 / year Subscriptions are auto-renewable and billed annually through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. REQUIREMENTS • MikroTik router with RouterOS PRIVACY OceanlinkX is privacy-first: all your data stays on your phone and your router. No cloud, no account, no ads, no trackers, no data brokers. Privacy Policy: https://senymaritime.com/oceanlinkx/privacy Terms of Use: https://senymaritime.com/oceanlinkx/terms SUPPORT support@senymaritime.com Telegram: https://t.me/oceanlinkx

Screenshots

QR Code Lens4 screens
OceanLinkX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OceanLinkX at none against QR Code Lens's shown. OceanLinkX also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Lens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OceanLinkX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code Lens against 5.0 for OceanLinkX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Lens versus OceanLinkX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code LensOceanLinkX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloud Solution Berlin GmbHSeny Maritime EOOD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Lens

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • QrLens Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
3 purchases

OceanLinkX

Subscriptions3
  • Voucher Plan$19.991 Year
  • Setup Plan$29.991 Year
  • Pro Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Lens free?
QR Code Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OceanLinkX free?
OceanLinkX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Lens or OceanLinkX?
QR Code Lens and OceanLinkX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Lens or OceanLinkX have ads?
QR Code Lens shows ads; OceanLinkX does not.

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