QR Forge vs Cardify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QR Forge
Create visually appealing and fully customizable QR codes directly on your device. Encode various data types, including URLs, text, WiFi credentials, and contact cards. Design with custom shapes, colors, and logo embedding for professional results.
- Customizable QR code design
- Encode URLs, text, WiFi, vCards, and more
- Logo embedding with scan validation
- Scan Confidence score
- Batch QR code creation
- Export in PNG, SVG, and PDF formats
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QR Forge creates beautiful, fully customized QR codes right on your iPhone or iPad. Your codes are static: data is encoded directly in the QR code itself, not routed through a QR Forge redirect server. Your codes do not depend on our service staying online, and QR Forge does not track scans. WHAT YOU CAN ENCODE - Website URLs and deep links - Plain text and messages - WiβFi network credentials (guests scan to connect) - Phone numbers, email, and SMS - vCard contact cards with full details - GPS locations with map preview - Calendar events - Social media profiles DESIGN YOUR WAY - 8 pixel shapes: square, rounded, circle, diamond, star, heart, leaf, hexagon - 6 eye styles: square, rounded, circle, leaf, diamond, and more - Full foreground and background color customization - 12 curated preset styles to get started fast - Embed your logo with automatic scan validation - Save brand presets to keep your look consistent BUILT TO SCAN - Get a clear Scan Confidence score before saving or exporting - Verify every design with the on-device QR decoder - Catch low contrast, risky logo sizes, complex patterns, and dense content - See a recommended minimum print size for each QR code START WITH A BUSINESS TEMPLATE - Restaurant menus and mobile ordering - Guest WiβFi cards - Google review stands - Digital business cards - Event invitations - Social profile cards EXPORT FOR ANY USE CASE - PNG at 512, 1024, 2048, or 4096 pixels - SVG for lossless vector scaling - PDF with 4 print-ready templates: standard page, business card, table tent, and poster - Share directly to social media, print shops, or your photo library BATCH CREATION - Create dozens of QR codes at once from a text list - Perfect for restaurants, events, or product lines - Export all codes in one tap YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - No account required - No QR Forge redirect server, scan tracking, or analytics - QR content and designs are stored locally on your device - Delete local data anytime by removing the app SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS QR Forge offers a free tier with 4 data types (URL, Text, WiβFi, Phone), 3 saved codes, basic styles, and PNG export up to 1024px. Unlock everything with QR Forge Pro -- all 10 data types, unlimited codes, 9 additional premium preset styles (12 total), logo embedding, SVG/PDF export, batch creation, brand presets, and high-res export up to 4096px: - Monthly subscription, billed monthly - Annual subscription, billed annually, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers - Lifetime access with a one-time purchase Eligible new Annual subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/qrforge/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/qrforge/terms
Cardify
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Cardify β SmartCard Generator is a business card design application that helps users create professional and personalized digital business cards quickly and easily. The app offers a wide range of modern, creative, and professional templates suitable for entrepreneurs, freelancers, business owners, students, and corporate professionals. Key Features Create professional business cards using ready-made templates. Customize every element, including text, fonts, colors, backgrounds, icons, and layouts. Add your company logo, profile photo, contact information, website, email, and social media details. Generate and include QR codes for quick sharing of contact information. Preview designs in real time before saving. Save business cards in high-quality image or PDF format. Share business cards instantly through email, messaging apps, or social media. Edit previously created business cards at any time. Browse multiple design categories with different styles, including modern, minimal, creative, elegant, and corporate themes. User-friendly interface designed for fast and simple card creation. Functionality Users select a template, enter their business information, customize the design to match their brand, and export or share the finished business card. The app is intended for creating personalized business cards for professional networking and branding. It does not require users to create an account to design cards, and all editing tools are provided within the application. Cardify β SmartCard Generator is designed to make business card creation simple, fast, and accessible while giving users the flexibility to create unique and professional designs for personal or business use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cardify at none against QR Forge's 3. QR Forge'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 Forge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cardify asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | QR Forge | Cardify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ §ζ § ι« | Babi Pinajben Sarafaraz |
In-app purchases
QR Forge
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Cardify
No in-app purchases



