QR vs QRChat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR
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QR-Chat is a private, end-to-end encrypted messenger. Add contacts by scanning QR codes β no phone number or email required. β’ End-to-end encryption with Double Ratchet protocol β’ Voice and video calls via WebRTC (peer-to-peer) β’ No personal data collected β ever β’ Self-destructing messages β’ File sharing (photos, videos, documents) β’ 4 languages (EN, RO, RU, FR) β’ Light & Dark themes
QRChat
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QRChat is a new kind of messenger that starts with a QR code. No complicated searching β add friends with a single QR scan, and enjoy chat and calls all in one place. β Add Friends Instantly with QR Show your personal QR code or scan a friend's, and you're connected right away. No need to search for or type in usernames. β Chat and Calls in One Place Start a chat right from your friends list, and switch to a voice or video call with a single tap. β Liven Up Conversations with Stickers When words aren't enough, express yourself with a wide variety of stickers and emoticons. β Beyond Chat β A World of Services Discover a variety of extra services in QTA Apps. No more jumping between apps β use them all right inside QRChat. β Earn QKEY Points as You Go Collect QKEY points as you use the app, and track your earning and exchange history with full transparency. β QRChat is Perfect for You If... You want to exchange contacts quickly with someone you just met You want chat, calls, and extra services all in a single app You're looking for a simple, lightweight messenger
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRChat at none against QR's 1. QRChat also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). QR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRChat asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR ships an update every 6 weeks, QRChat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR | QRChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RUSLAN CONSTANTINOVICI | QUANTARIUM |
In-app purchases
QR
- QRChat Unlimited$4.99
QRChat
No in-app purchases









