Comparison

QRwise vs QR Scanner & Barcode Maker

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

Head to head
About

QRwise

Features
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QRwise makes QR codes and scans them. Type a link, a Wi-Fi password or a contact card and the QR code appears as you type. MAKE A QR CODE • For a link, text, Wi-Fi network, contact card (vCard), SMS, email, phone number or social profile • Pick a ready-made design, or set the color, body shape and eye shape yourself • Add a frame with your own label, such as "SCAN ME" • Share the code as an image or as a story card • Place the code on a photo or the live camera view to preview it on a wall or a table (the free version adds a QRwise watermark) STATIC CODES, NO EXPIRY The content is written into the code itself. QRwise does not put a server or a redirect in between, so the code has no expiry date and needs no account. SCAN • Reads QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Data Matrix and PDF417 • Scan with the camera or from a photo in your library • Recognizes links, text, Wi-Fi, contact cards, email, phone numbers, SMS, locations and eSIM codes • Open links; copy or share any result • Links: QRwise shows the domain before opening and asks first when the address has a warning sign: a bare IP address, a punycode domain, many subdomains, a known link shortener, login details in the address or a non-web scheme. This is a heads-up, not a blocklist or antivirus check. • Scan history is stored on your device QRWISE PRO QRwise is free and shows ads. QRwise Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription that removes the ads and adds: • Your logo or an emoji in the center of the code • All designs, colors, shapes and frames • Transparent background • Poster layouts with a headline, such as Scan Me or Free Wi-Fi • High-resolution PNG export • Barcode generator: EAN-13, UPC-A and Code 128 • Bulk sheet: up to 30 codes on one page • Scan history of 1,000 items (50 in the free version) • Photo placement without the watermark SUBSCRIPTION QRwise Pro Monthly (1 month) and QRwise Pro (1 year) renew automatically at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. If a free trial is offered, its length is shown before you subscribe. PRIVACY • No account or sign-up • Scan history is kept on your device • Usage analytics record the type of code (for example "link" or "Wi-Fi"), not its content • Ads in the free version are served by Google AdMob Available in 17 languages. Privacy Policy: https://erimworks.com/qrwise/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://erimworks.com/qrwise/terms

About

QR Scanner & Barcode Maker

Features
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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.

Screenshots

QRwise4 screens
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner & Barcode Maker at none against QRwise's 2. QR Scanner & Barcode Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown). QRwise's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QRwise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. QR Scanner & Barcode Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRwise ships an update every 4 days, QR Scanner & Barcode Maker fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
QRwise versus QR Scanner & Barcode Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRwiseQR Scanner & Barcode Maker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermit Can ERMAli Nawaz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QRwise

Subscriptions2
  • QRwise Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • QRwise Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

QR Scanner & Barcode Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRwise free?
QRwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scanner & Barcode Maker free?
QR Scanner & Barcode Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QRwise or QR Scanner & Barcode Maker have ads?
QRwise shows ads; QR Scanner & Barcode Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, QRwise or QR Scanner & Barcode Maker?
QRwise ships an update every 4 days, and QR Scanner & Barcode Maker fortnightly. Most recently, QRwise was updated on November 10, 2026 and QR Scanner & Barcode Maker on November 10, 2026.

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