Comparison

QR Kit vs PivotQR

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

Head to head
About

QR Kit

Features
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Scan any QR or barcode instantly, create custom codes, and keep a private history — entirely on your device. QR Kit is your all-in-one QR code and barcode toolkit. Point, scan, create, and organize — no account required. ▸ NEW: 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 QR generator for URLs, plain text, email, phone numbers, SMS, and locations. 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. ▸ FULLY OFFLINE & PRIVATE No account. No cloud. No tracking. All your data stays on your device only. No internet connection needed — works even in airplane mode. ▸ 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 URL or text codes a day — 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, and Pro widgets. Choose monthly, annual, or lifetime. QR Kit is built for everyday QR jobs — restaurant menus, WiFi networks, tickets, and more. Your data stays on your device. Pro unlocks the full history vault when you need it. 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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PivotQR

Features
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WordPress プラグイン「Pivot QR」の公式コンパニオンアプリ。 印刷して配布した QR コードを iPhone でスキャンするだけで、その QR コードのアクセス状況をその場で確認できます。管理画面へのログインは不要です。 ■ こんな方に ・チラシ・ポスター・ポストカードなどに QR コードを印刷して配布している ・配布した印刷物がどれだけ読み取られているか、外出先でサッと確認したい ・設置場所ごと (店頭・郵送・掲示など) の効果の違いを知りたい ■ 主な機能 ・QR コードをスキャンするだけでアクセス統計を表示 (ログイン不要) ・総アクセス / 直近30日 / 直近7日 / 最終アクセス日時 ・設置場所タグ別の内訳 (どこに貼った QR が読まれているか) ・一度スキャンした QR は自動で登録され、一覧でまとめて確認 ・表示中は数秒ごとに自動更新 — アクセスがあればその場で数字が動きます ・カードの並べ替え・削除に対応 ■ ご利用条件 このアプリは、WordPress プラグイン「Pivot QR」(WordPress.org で無料公開中) で作成された QR コードの統計を表示します。サイト側のプラグイン設定「公開統計 API」が有効 (初期値: 有効) になっている必要があります。プラグインを導入していないサイトの QR コードは、通常のリンクとして開くことができます。 統計は読み取り専用です。アプリからサイトの設定やリンクを変更することはできません。

Screenshots

QR Kit4 screens
PivotQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PivotQR at none against QR Kit's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Kit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PivotQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Kit ships an update every 9 days, PivotQR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
QR Kit versus PivotQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR KitPivotQR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCan BiforYou inc.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

QR Kit

Subscriptions2
  • QR Kit Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • QR Kit Pro Annual$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Lunch$4.99
  • QR Kit Pro Lifetime$7.99
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  • Dinner$12.99
  • Feast$24.99
None

PivotQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Kit free?
QR Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PivotQR free?
PivotQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Kit or PivotQR have ads?
Neither QR Kit nor PivotQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Kit or PivotQR?
QR Kit ships an update every 9 days, and PivotQR fortnightly. Most recently, QR Kit was updated on October 5, 2026 and PivotQR on October 8, 2026.

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