Comparison

QuickQR vs QR Maker

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

Head to head
About

QuickQR

Features
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QuickQR is the fastest, cleanest way to create and scan QR codes on iPhone and iPad. Whether you're sharing a Wi-Fi password, a website, a phone number, or your menu, QuickQR turns it into a beautiful, scannable QR code in seconds — no ads, no sign-up, no fluff. Designed for speed and built for everyday use, QuickQR pairs a powerful generator with a lightning-fast scanner and a full history of everything you've made. Customize colors, drop in a logo, add a background image, and export a QR code that actually looks like your brand. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Generate QR codes from text, URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, SMS messages, and Wi-Fi credentials • Scan any QR code instantly with the built-in camera scanner • Customize foreground and background colors with a full color picker • Add a logo to the center of your QR code • Use a custom image as the background • Adjust padding and error-correction level for the perfect fit • Save every code automatically to your private history • Mark codes as favorites for one-tap access • Share, copy, or save QR codes as high-resolution images PERFECT FOR • Restaurants & cafés — share digital menus, Wi-Fi passwords, and reviews • Small businesses — link to your storefront, booking page, or socials • Event organizers — print tickets, RSVPs, and check-in codes • Real estate — connect listings to virtual tours and contact info • Teachers & students — share assignments, links, and study resources • Anyone — send your Wi-Fi to guests without typing a single character SUPPORTED QR CODE TYPES • Plain text — notes, messages, anything • URL — open a website in any browser • Email — pre-fill recipient, subject, and body • Phone — start a call with one tap • SMS — pre-fill a text message • Wi-Fi — connect with a scan (WPA, WPA2, WEP, and open networks) CUSTOMIZATION THAT STANDS OUT QuickQR isn't just black squares on white. Every code is yours to design: • Pick any foreground and background color combination • Upload a logo to anchor your brand in the center of the code • Use a photo or pattern as the QR background • Choose error-correction levels (L, M, Q, H) so logos and color overlays stay scannable • Fine-tune padding to match your layout — from edge-to-edge to bordered Live preview shows your changes instantly so you can iterate without guessing. PRIVACY FIRST Your QR codes are yours. QuickQR runs entirely on-device: • No account required • No tracking, no analytics, no ads • Your camera feed never leaves your phone • Your QR history is stored locally on your device We don't see what you scan or create — and we don't want to. BUILT FOR iOS • Native SwiftUI design that feels right at home on iPhone and iPad • Dark Mode and Light Mode support • Dynamic Type and full VoiceOver accessibility • Works offline — no internet required to generate or scan • Optimized for the latest iOS with smooth animations and instant response FREE TO USE QuickQR is free, with no hidden paywalls on core features. Generate as many QR codes as you want, scan as many as you need, and keep your full history on-device. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK We read every email. If you have an idea, a bug, or just want to say hi, tap "Contact Support" in the app's Settings and tell us what you need. Thanks for choosing QuickQR — we hope it earns a permanent spot on your Home Screen.

About

QR Maker

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QR Maker is the all-in-one QR code toolkit for iPhone — create, customize, scan and share QR codes in seconds. Everything runs on your device, with no accounts, no ads, and no data collection. PAYMENTS & LINK-IN-BIO • Pay by QR: SEPA bank transfers and PIX • Link-in-bio pages: one dynamic QR, many links • Scan barcodes too, with link-safety checks DYNAMIC QR CODES • Change where your QR code points anytime — no reprinting • Track scans, countries and trends with built-in analytics CREATE ANY QR CODE • Links, text, email, phone and SMS • Wi-Fi networks (scan to connect instantly) • Contact cards (vCard), calendar events and locations • WhatsApp, PayPal and crypto wallets DESIGN LIKE A PRO • 30+ ready-made templates • Colors, gradients and background photos • Square, rounded or dot styles and custom eye shapes • "Scan me" frames, fonts and your own logo • Save your designs in folders and reopen them anytime SCAN ANYTHING • Fast camera scanner with flashlight and bulk mode • Scan straight from a photo, act on the result in one tap • Full, searchable scan history EXPORT & SHARE • Poster, square, story and sticker sizes • PNG, PDF and SVG (vector — perfect for print) • AirPrint, batch mode and CSV import MORE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Control Center • Apple Watch app, Siri & Shortcuts • Works on iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN QR Maker works offline and never collects, tracks, or shares your data. Download QR Maker and turn anything into a QR code — beautifully.

Screenshots

QuickQR4 screens
QR Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuickQR at Free against QR Maker's $12.49. On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

QuickQR is free to download; QR Maker costs $12.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
QuickQR versus QR Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickQRQR Maker
PriceFree — better$12.49
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNirav ParmarBirkan Aksoy

In-app purchases

None

QuickQR

No in-app purchases

None

QR Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickQR free?
QuickQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Maker free?
QR Maker costs $12.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuickQR or QR Maker have ads?
Neither QuickQR nor QR Maker shows ads.

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