Inkcode vs QR Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Inkcode
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with no ads. Create professional-looking QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. Customize with colors and logos for a polished business look.
- Ad-free QR code scanning
- Instant barcode scanning
- Create QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts
- Customizable colors and logo embedding
- SVG export for print
- Private, searchable QR code library
- Face ID/Touch ID library lock
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Inkcode is the QR app that takes both sides seriously: instant, ad-free scanning for everyone, and a genuinely beautiful workspace for creating QR codes that look as professional as your business. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY • Scan QR codes and barcodes the moment you point your camera • Smart result cards recognize links, Wi-Fi, contacts and more, with one-tap actions • No ads. No pop-ups. No clutter. Just scan. CREATE QR CODES YOU'LL BE PROUD OF Generate codes for everything you need: • Website and links • Wi-Fi, so guests can connect without ever seeing your password • Contact cards • Text, email and location Live preview updates as you type, so what you see is exactly what you get. MAKE IT YOURS (PRO) • Custom colors to match your brand • Embed your logo in the center of the code • Export razor-sharp SVG for print, signage and menus • Save unlimited codes to your library YOUR PRIVATE QR LIBRARY • Keep every code you create or scan in one organized place • Search, switch between grid and list, edit anytime • Lock your library behind Face ID or Touch ID, so your codes stay yours BUILT FOR SMALL BUSINESS Restaurant menus, guest Wi-Fi, business cards, product links. Inkcode makes the everyday QR codes that represent your business look effortless and polished. FREE TO START Scan as much as you like, free, forever. Create and save up to 5 QR codes. Upgrade to Pro for custom colors, logo embedding, SVG export and an unlimited library. Just QR. Done right. INKCODE PRO SUBSCRIPTION Inkcode Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. Each plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://tchelow.com/inkcode/privacy-policy/
QR Studio
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QR Studio is the QR code app that does it all: generate, design, track, and scan. Built mobile-native for iPhone and iPad, with an AI design partner that no other QR app has. CREATE ANY QR CODE URLs, WiFi, vCard contacts, email, SMS, WhatsApp, social profiles, PayPal, crypto, calendar events, Spotify, maps, plain text, and more. Paste anything and QR Studio auto-detects the type and fills in the fields for you. DESIGN WITH AI Describe the look you want ("retro neon for a coffee shop") and the AI builds a complete design: colours, dot style, corner style, frame text, and logo placement. Don't like it? Just say "more minimal" and it iterates. NO WATERMARKS, NO ADS Your static codes carry no watermark, never expire, and there are no ads anywhere in the app. PRINT-READY EXPORT Export as PNG, SVG, or a print-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks. Take your codes straight to a print shop. Crisp at any size. DYNAMIC CODES THAT YOU CONTROL Change the destination URL anytime without reprinting the code. Set expiry dates, scan limits, and scheduled activation. REAL SCAN ANALYTICS See total scans, unique scans, device type, country, and peak times. Export the raw data as CSV. A SCANNER YOU CAN TRUST Fast camera scanner, scan from photos, full history, and torch support. No data harvesting. No ads. Your scans stay yours. DESIGN TOOLS Custom dot and corner styles, gradients, logo embedding with auto safe-zone checks, frames with editable labels, and a brand kit to apply your colours and logo with one tap. FOR BUSINESS Batch-create hundreds of codes from a CSV. Team sharing, REST API, webhooks, Zapier, conditional redirects by country/device/time, and password-protected codes. PRIVATE AND SECURE Sign in with Apple or Google to sync across devices, or just start creating as a guest. Your data is encrypted. Full data export and account deletion, always. PLANS Pro and Business are available as in-app subscriptions, and Pro is also available as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Pro adds every standard QR type, dynamic codes, full analytics, SVG and PDF export, the brand kit, and more AI design requests. Business adds unlimited dynamic codes, batch creation, team sharing, the API and webhooks. Download QR Studio and make your first code in seconds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://redmoonsoftware.com/privacy-policy-qr-studio/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QR Studio at 3 against Inkcode's 1. QR Studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Inkcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Inkcode | QR Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tchelow | Paul Clark |
In-app purchases
Inkcode
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
QR Studio
- QR Studio Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- QR Studio Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QR Studio Business (Annual)$79.991 Year
- QR Studio Lifetime$69.99








