Comparison

QR Studio vs QR Generator

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

Head to head
About

QR Studio

Features
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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/

About

QR Generator

Features
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QR Generator is a fast, private QR code toolkit that runs entirely on your device — no ads, no accounts, no tracking, no subscriptions. GENERATE • URLs, plain text, and Wi-Fi networks — free • Email, phone, SMS, contacts (vCard), locations, calendar events, social profiles — Pro CUSTOMIZE (Pro) • Colors & gradients, dot / eye / corner styles, embedded logo • Adjustable error-correction level SCAN • Fast built-in camera scanner with local history EXPORT • High-resolution PNG to Photos; share anywhere • SVG & transparent backgrounds — Pro PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything happens on-device — no backend, no network calls • No accounts, no tracking, no data collection ONE-TIME PRO UNLOCK Unlock every Pro feature with a single €2.99 purchase. Pay once, use forever — no subscription. Privacy Policy: https://halleysoftware.com/qr-generator/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Studio4 screens
QR Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Studio at 15.1 against QR Generator's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. QR Studio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
QR Studio versus QR Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR StudioQR Generator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ClarkNuno Santos

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Studio

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time1
  • QR Studio Lifetime$69.99
1 purchases

QR Generator

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is QR Studio free?
QR Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Generator free?
QR Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Studio or QR Generator have ads?
Neither QR Studio nor QR Generator shows ads.

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