Comparison

Wi vs Simple QR

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

Head to head
About

Wi

Features
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Share your WiFi in seconds. No typing. No mistakes. Turn any WiFi network into a clean QR code that others can scan to connect instantly. Perfect for guests, cafΓ©s, Airbnb hosts, offices, or everyday use. Fast & simple β€’ Enter WiFi name and password β€’ Generate QR instantly β€’ Scan β†’ connected Built for real use β€’ Works with WPA, WEP, and open networks β€’ Clean, high-quality QR codes β€’ No clutter, no unnecessary steps Easy sharing β€’ Save to Photos β€’ Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email β€’ Show on screen for instant scanning Private by design β€’ No accounts β€’ No tracking β€’ Your data stays on your device Perfect for: β€’ Guests at home β€’ Airbnb & rentals β€’ CafΓ©s & small businesses β€’ Offices & teams Stop spelling passwords. Just scan and connect. Legal and Regulatory In-app purchases and subscriptions are governed by AppleΒ΄s standard terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple QR

Features
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You need a QR code, or you need to read one. The first app you try is full of ads. The second wants an account. Simple QR skips all of that. Type or paste anything (a link, plain text, a Wi-Fi password) and the QR appears instantly. Or point the camera at a code and get a result you can act on. That's the whole app. SCAN β€” Free scanning for any QR code or barcode, with no subscription behind it β€” Scan with the camera, or pick a photo or screenshot and read the code in it β€” Wi-Fi, contact, email, SMS, phone, location and link results are read and sorted by type β€” Copy a scan, open it, or turn it back into a QR of your own β€” Recent scans are kept automatically GENERATE β€” Any text, URL, email, or Wi-Fi password β€” The QR updates as you type, no extra taps β€” Paste from the clipboard in one tap β€” Quick access to the codes you made recently QR TYPES β€” Wi-Fi password, contact card, email, SMS, phone number, location, or Google review link β€” Fill in a short form and get a QR that's ready to scan SHARE & EXPORT β€” Share the QR as a clean PNG through the system share sheet β€” Send it straight to your photo library with one tap β€” Export as SVG when you need it to scale for print β€” No watermarks, no branding added to your image CUSTOMIZE β€” Custom colors, or pick from the built-in presets β€” Put your logo in the center of the code FOR BUSINESS: PRINT KIT β€” Turn any QR into a card you can print: a Wi-Fi sign for the counter, a "leave us a review" card, or a plain "scan me" β€” Export a PDF sized for a standard postcard, ready for your printer or a print shop β€” Your colors and logo carry over SAVE β€” Keep the codes you use often in a local list β€” Reopen a saved QR to share or export it again, or view it fullscreen at max brightness β€” Delete it when you no longer need it PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Everything stays on your device. Works offline. No account needed. No ads. SIMPLE QR PRO Simple QR Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. It unlocks the Wi-Fi, contact, email, SMS, phone, location and review QR types, custom colors and a logo, unlimited saved codes, SVG export, the full scan history with its Wi-Fi and contact actions, and the Print Kit. The free tier keeps everything else, including the scanner, a limited library of saved codes, and your recent scans. The price for your region is shown in the app before you buy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.tmkm.dev/simple-qr/privacy Built for marketers putting QR codes on flyers, cafΓ©s printing a Wi-Fi card for the counter, remote workers sharing the office password, and developers testing links. Anyone who needs a clean QR code in either direction, fast.

Screenshots

Wi3 screens
Simple QR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wi at every 2 days against Simple QR's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Wi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Simple QR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wi ships an update every 2 days, Simple QR every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Wi versus Simple QR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiSimple QR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShervin KoushanTomash Sugint

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wi

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
1 purchases

Simple QR

One-time1
  • Simple QR Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Wi free?
Wi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple QR free?
Simple QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wi or Simple QR have ads?
Neither Wi nor Simple QR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wi or Simple QR?
Wi ships an update every 2 days, and Simple QR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wi was updated on October 28, 2026 and Simple QR on October 28, 2026.

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