Inkcode vs Mr. Mike
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/
Mr. Mike
Transform your iPhone into a live audio streamer for Icecast and Shoutcast stations. Easily set up and broadcast audio using various inputs without complex software. Ideal for quick check-ins, small projects, and remote broadcasts.
- Stream live audio to Icecast/Shoutcast
- Supports built-in and external microphones
- Selectable audio input sources
- Multiple audio codec options (AAC-LC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC)
- Adjustable sample rate and bit rate
- Background streaming capability
- Simple, quick-access controls
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Mr. Mike turns your iPhone into a simple live audio streamer for Icecast and Shoutcast stations. Set up your station, choose your audio input, tap the big button, and start sending sound without digging through complicated broadcast software. Mr. Mike is built for quick check-ins, small radio projects, pop-up streams, remote segments, testing, and anyone who needs to get audio online without making a whole production out of it. Features: • Stream live audio to Icecast or Shoutcast • Use the built-in microphone, external microphones, USB audio interfaces, and compatible multi-channel input devices • Choose the exact input source, channel, or stereo pair you want to stream • Stream with AAC-LC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, or FLAC • Adjust sample rate, bit rate, and mono or stereo streaming • Choose whether streaming uses Wi-Fi, cellular data, or automatic connection handling • See audio levels while you broadcast • Keep streaming audio in the background • Clean, simple controls made for getting on air quickly Whether you are running a tiny station, testing a stream, or broadcasting from somewhere your laptop refused to come along, Mr. Mike keeps things straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr. Mike at none against Inkcode's 2. Mr. Mike also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Inkcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mr. Mike asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Inkcode against 5.0 for Mr. Mike. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkcode | Mr. Mike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tchelow | Matias Martinez |
Customer experience
Inkcode
Mr. Mike
In-app purchases
Inkcode
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Mr. Mike
No in-app purchases









