MeCode vs QR Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeCode
This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.
- Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes
- Create custom QR codes with styling
- Recognize codes from photos and PDFs
- Organize codes with Favorites and Collections
- Batch code generation
- Save and manage scan history
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MeCode is a code tool for iPhone and iPad. Everything you scan or make stays in one place, ready to find and show when you need it. Scan and recognize - Scan QR codes, barcodes, product codes, and 2D matrix codes right away - Recognize codes in photos, screenshots, and PDFs, review every result, and save what you need - Open links, copy content, share, and favorite results Create codes - QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, contacts, SMS, locations, and events - Product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5 - Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec - Turn content shared from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes QR style and export - Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, and margin, then add a logo - See reliability status and risk reasons while you edit, before you export - Export PNG, PDF, or SVG depending on the format, always on a clear high-contrast background Batches and scan sessions - Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV to generate a whole batch - Review valid, invalid, and duplicate records, then export a ZIP or import results into History - Inventory, verification, collection, and audit sessions show what is missing or unexpected - Export scan session results as CSV Organize, quick access, and privacy - History keeps scans, recognition results, shared records, manual creations, and batch output together - Search and filter records, and organize frequent codes with Favorites, Collections, and Tags - Home Screen widgets keep codes such as Wi-Fi ready to show, including in StandBy - Open scanning and common create flows from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button - No ad SDKs or third-party tracking SDKs; iCloud sync is your choice, and you can export your data anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
QR Studio
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Studio at none against MeCode's 3. QR Studio also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
MeCode ships an update every 2 days, QR Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeCode | QR Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 佩佩 杨 | Volkan Emrah Sumer |
In-app purchases
MeCode
- MeCode Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- MeCode Pro Annual3 Days trial$2.991 Year
- MeCode Pro (Lifetime)$3.99
QR Studio
No in-app purchases









