QR Paste Offline vs Deflector ◇
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Paste Offline
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QR Paste converts typed or pasted text into QR codes entirely offline. Long text is split into numbered QR codes by character count. Japanese, line breaks, leading and trailing spaces, and emoji are preserved. Features - QR codes appear as you type - Split size from 10 to 2000 characters, restored on the next launch - Max brightness toggle for easier scanning - Numbered QR codes with character ranges - Paste from the clipboard only when you tap Paste - Receive text from the share sheet in Notes, Safari, and other apps - iPhone portrait, landscape, and iPad two-pane layout - 4-module quiet zone around each QR code - Guidance when a QR code exceeds capacity Privacy - Text is not sent to a server - Text and generated QR codes are not saved - Only split size, brightness, and advanced settings are stored on the device - No account, ads, analytics, or tracking All features work immediately in Airplane Mode. This app only generates QR codes. It does not scan them.
Deflector ◇
Create custom buttons for your iPhone's Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch to trigger any shortcut. On specific Japanese iPhones, utilize the Side Button for voice assistant shortcuts. Requires initial setup within the Shortcuts app.
- Dynamic Island shortcut buttons
- Lock Screen shortcut buttons
- Apple Watch shortcut buttons
- Voice assistant shortcuts (Japan)
- Shortcuts app integration
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With Deflector, you can add buttons to the Dynamic Island, Lock Screen and Apple Watch to run any shortcut. On supported iPhones in Japan, you can use your preferred voice assistant using shortcuts with the Side Button. To use Deflector, you need to set up an automation in the Shortcuts app. The automation is available within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Paste Offline at every 5 days against Deflector ◇'s every 3 weeks. QR Paste Offline also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Paste Offline ships an update every 5 days, Deflector ◇ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Paste Offline | Deflector ◇ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahisa Ogawa | Cizzuk Shihu |
In-app purchases
QR Paste Offline
No in-app purchases
Deflector ◇
No in-app purchases









