Comparison

QR Preview vs WiBeam

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

Head to head
About

QR Preview

Features
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QR Preview helps you scan and create QR codes with more control and less guesswork. Instead of opening links immediately, the app shows you what is inside a QR code first, then highlights suspicious patterns so you can decide what to do next. Use QR Preview to: Scan QR codes with your camera. Read QR codes from photos and screenshots. Preview links before opening them. Create QR codes for websites, text, Wi‑Fi, contacts, email, and more. Copy, share, or save scanned results. Keep a local history of your scans and created codes. If a QR code contains a website, QR Preview shows the full destination and checks for signals that may deserve a closer look, such as shortened links, unusual characters, insecure HTTP, or other suspicious patterns. The app is designed to help you review a link before you open it, not to make unverifiable safety guarantees. Privacy comes first: No account required. No ads. No tracking. Your scans and history stay on your device unless you choose to share something yourself. QR Preview is built for everyday utility: Fast camera scanning. Clean preview before action. Useful QR creation tools. A calm, simple interface focused on clarity. Whether you are scanning a code on a poster, package, menu, website, or screenshot, QR Preview gives you a better look before you tap.

About

WiBeam

Features
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WiBeam turns any WiFi network into a scannable QR code. Guests scan with their phone camera and connect instantly - no password typing, no platform limits. Works on any phone with a camera. WHY WIBEAM - 3-Second Sharing: Open the app, tap a network, show the QR. 15x faster than typing a password. - Cross-Platform: Works on any phone with a camera. Recipients do not need WiBeam installed. - Privacy-First: Passwords are stored in iOS Keychain, never uploaded, never logged. The app works fully offline. - Biometric Vault: Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID so only you can view your networks. KEY FEATURES - Generate WiFi QR codes for any network (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP, Open) - Save QR codes to Photos for printing or messaging - Share via AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or any app via the system share sheet - Manage unlimited WiFi networks with names, notes, and custom colors - Star favorite networks for one-tap access - Search networks instantly by name - Custom QR colors and brand colors to match your home or business - Add your logo to the center of every QR code - Set QR codes to expire after a set date for guest networks - Print poster-sized QR codes via AirPrint for cafes, lobbies, and Airbnb - Home screen widget for instant QR access without opening the app - iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad - Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID WHO USES WIBEAM - Home hosts receiving guests - Cafes, salons, hotels, B&Bs, and small businesses welcoming customers - Airbnb hosts leaving WiFi access for guests - Smart home users adding new devices to the network - IT teams managing multiple office networks PERFECT FOR HOSPITALITY Print a WiBeam poster and stick it on the counter. Customers scan, connect, and you never say "the password is..." again. Set an expiry date and rotate access weekly for security. Ideal for cafes, hotels, salons, and short-term rentals. SECURITY - Passwords stored in iOS Keychain with kSecAttrAccessibleWhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly - Optional Face ID or Touch ID required to unlock the app - No analytics, no tracking, no third-party SDKs - Fully offline - the app makes zero network requests on its own - iCloud sync (optional, Pro only) uses your private CloudKit database FREE TIER - Store up to 3 WiFi networks - Unlimited QR code generation - Save to Photos and basic sharing PREMIUM Unlock unlimited networks, iCloud sync, home screen widget, custom QR colors, logo embed, timed access, biometric lock, and poster printing. - Monthly: $1.99 with a 7-day free trial - Annual: $14.99 (save 37% versus monthly) - Lifetime: $9.99 one-time payment - pay once, use forever SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Download WiBeam today and never type a WiFi password again.

Screenshots

QR Preview4 screens
WiBeam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WiBeam at Free against QR Preview's $1.99. QR Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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

WiBeam is free to download; QR Preview costs $1.99 up front. WiBeam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
QR Preview versus WiBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR PreviewWiBeam
Price$1.99Free — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuan Cu Xuan贺 周

In-app purchases

None

QR Preview

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WiBeam

Subscriptions2
  • WiBeam Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WiBeam Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WiBeam Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is QR Preview free?
QR Preview costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiBeam free?
WiBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Preview or WiBeam have ads?
Neither QR Preview nor WiBeam shows ads.

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