Comparison

Ad vs QR Studio

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

Head to head
About

Ad

This privacy-focused content blocker for Safari removes ads, trackers, and unwanted pop-ups across your devices. It offers customizable filtering categories and shows you exactly what is being blocked on each page.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and analytics
  • Removes cookie banners and pop-ups
  • Customizable content categories
  • Shows blocked domains per page
  • Privacy-first, zero data collection
  • Works on iPhone and Mac
Features
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Ad Engine — Ad Blocker & Privacy Block ads, trackers, and malicious content in Safari. Fast, private, and completely free. Blocks everything that slows you down Ad Engine uses Safari's built-in content filter — no VPN, no proxy, no battery drain. Rules run on-device before a single request leaves your phone. One tap to choose your profile • Default — removes ads and trackers across the web • Family — adds adult content, drug, and gambling site filtering • Maximum — strictest blocking: all of the above plus P2P and extra annoyances European ad networks blocked Dedicated rule lists for German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Polish ad networks — six languages, one toggle per region. Block anything from Safari See an ad-heavy site? Tap the Share button → Ad Engine → Block this domain. Done. The block applies immediately, no app switch required. Built-in privacy • No account, no sign-in, no iCloud sync • Zero analytics, zero telemetry • All filtering happens locally — nothing leaves your device Widget & Siri Add the home screen widget to see how many ads were blocked today and your lifetime total. Use Siri or Shortcuts to pause blocking for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours — then it resumes automatically. Always free No subscription. No paywall. No "Pro" tier. Ad Engine is free to download and free forever.

About

QR Studio

Features
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QR Studio creates stunning, industry-specific QR codes powered by AI — in seconds. Instead of a plain black-and-white square, get a beautiful, genuinely scannable QR code that reflects your business: your cafe's vibe, your hotel's elegance, your wedding's charm. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your industry (Cafe & Restaurant, Hotel, Wedding & Events, Clinic & Health, Business & Services) 2. Pick from 30+ ready-made design styles 3. Enter your website, menu link, or any text 4. AI generates your custom QR code in 30-90 seconds FEATURES - 5 categories, 30+ industry-specific design styles - A unique, custom visual on every generation - Automatic scan validation — your QR is delivered scannable - Switch between HD artwork and the scannable version - Share as PNG or PDF (512px, 1024px, 2048px — print-ready) - Save to Photos with one tap - History: always find the QR codes you've created WHO IS IT FOR? - Restaurants and cafes putting QR menus on tables - Hotels offering guests digital information - Couples adding a stylish touch to invitations - Clinics sharing appointment and contact info - Any business modernizing its storefront and business cards Your first QR is on us! After that, buy as many credits as you need — no subscription, no hidden fees. Every generated QR is validated on your device and can be exported in high resolution. Design power from AI, reliability from the QR standard.

Screenshots

Ad4 screens
QR Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Studio at every 3 days against Ad's every 2 months. Ad's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad ships an update every 2 months, QR Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ad versus QR Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdQR Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHashim AbdulVolkan Emrah Sumer

In-app purchases

None

Ad

No in-app purchases

None

QR Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad free?
Ad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Studio free?
QR Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad or QR Studio have ads?
Neither Ad nor QR Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad or QR Studio?
Ad ships an update every 2 months, and QR Studio every 3 days. Most recently, Ad was updated on October 2, 2026 and QR Studio on September 24, 2026.

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