MakeQR vs QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MakeQR
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Make a beautiful QR code in 30 seconds — free, offline, and no sign-up. MakeQR is a free QR code generator and maker that runs entirely on your device. No account, no watermark, no server in the middle. Add your brand color and your logo, then export a sharp QR code as PNG, SVG, or PDF. WHY STATIC QR CODES A static QR code points straight to your link. It can't be redirected, paused, or held hostage later. Many "dynamic" QR apps route your code through their own server — so after you've printed it, they can start showing ads on it, or switch it off when a subscription lapses. MakeQR codes are static by design, so the QR you print today still works years from now. WHAT YOU CAN CREATE • Website / link QR code • Wi-Fi QR code — let guests join your network without typing the password • Business card (vCard) QR code — name, phone, email, company • Plain text QR code • Email, phone, and SMS QR codes MAKE IT YOURS • Custom colors to match your brand • Add your logo in the center • High-resolution export: HD PNG, vector SVG, and print-ready PDF ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION MakeQR is free to use. A single one-time purchase removes ads forever — no monthly fee, ever. We don't think a QR code generator should charge you every month for a code you already printed. WORKS OFFLINE & PRIVATE Everything happens on your phone. Your links and contacts never leave the device, and you can create QR codes with no internet connection at all. HONEST NOTE Static QR codes can't be edited after you create them. If you need to change the destination after printing, a dynamic QR is the right tool — that's not what MakeQR does. We do one thing well: beautiful, permanent, on-device QR codes.
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
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Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly — then create, style, and save your own. QR Scanner & Generator is the all-in-one QR reader, QR code generator, and barcode maker for iPhone. Point the camera, import a photo, or build a code in seconds. Everything stays on your device. SCAN QR & BARCODES • Live camera scanning for QR codes and barcodes • Scan from Photos • Instant copy, open, and share • URL safety check before you open a link CREATE QR CODES • Website URLs and text • Wi‑Fi network sharing • Contacts (vCard), email, phone, and SMS • Location and calendar events • Social profiles: Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, and Threads • Custom colors, style, and optional logo CREATE BARCODES • Product codes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E • Standard: Code 128, Code 39, Codabar • 2D: Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec • Shipping: ITF-14 YOUR LIBRARY • Saved created and scanned codes • Favorites and search • Regenerate and share anytime Private by design. No account. No cloud upload of your codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner & Barcode Maker at none against MakeQR's 1. QR Scanner & Barcode Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MakeQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Scanner & Barcode Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MakeQR | QR Scanner & Barcode Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dasong sim | Ali Nawaz |
In-app purchases
MakeQR
- MakeQR Pro$1.99
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker
No in-app purchases
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