Comparison

QR Studio vs Authenticator

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. 22 types in total. 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 other QR app can do this. FREE FOREVER, HONESTLY Unlimited static QR codes on the free plan. No watermark. No credit card. No expiry. No ads. We mean it. 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 - Free: unlimited static codes, scanner, core design, 10 AI requests/month - Pro: all QR types, full design tools, brand kit, dynamic codes, analytics, unlimited AI - Business: unlimited dynamic codes, batch, team sharing, API, webhooks, priority support - Lifetime: $69.99 once, own Pro forever Download QR Studio and make your first code in seconds.

About

Authenticator

Features
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Authenticator helps you manage authentication codes and organize your saved credentials on iPhone and iPad. KEY FEATURES • Authentication codes: Generate TOTP and HOTP codes for compatible online services. Add accounts by scanning a QR code or entering setup details. • Encrypted local vault: Store logins, passwords, payment details, Wi-Fi credentials and notes in an encrypted file on your device. • Optional iCloud backup: Back up and restore your vault through your private Apple CloudKit database. Cloud backups use Apple's CloudKit protections; local vault encryption does not mean app-managed end-to-end encryption of cloud backups. • Security checks: Check passwords against Pwned Passwords and manually check an email using LeakCheck. Checks require a network connection and reflect the providers' available records; no match is not a guarantee of safety. • Private browsing sessions: Browse using nonpersistent website storage. Websites still receive normal requests, and bookmarks you choose to save remain available. • Password generator: Create random passwords with your preferred length and character options. • AutoFill: Use supported saved credentials in Safari and compatible apps. • App lock: Protect access to the app with a PIN and supported biometric authentication. Some features require a subscription. Prices and available offers are shown in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-2fa-vault/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/authenticator-2fa-vault/terms-conditions

Screenshots

QR Studio4 screens
Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Studio at none against Authenticator's 2. QR Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. QR Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
QR Studio versus Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR StudioAuthenticator
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul ClarkHuong Dang

In-app purchases

None

QR Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Authenticator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Studio free?
QR Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator free?
Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Studio or Authenticator have ads?
Authenticator shows ads; QR Studio does not.

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