Comparison

QR Code Studio vs QRQR

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Studio

Easily create and scan colorful QR codes with advanced customization options. Generate dynamic codes, embed images, and share encrypted content securely. This app offers fast scanning and comprehensive history management.

Highlights
  • Create colorful QR codes
  • Generate dynamic QR codes
  • Embed images as logos
  • Fast QR code reader
  • Secure encrypted sharing
  • History management
  • Password protection
Features
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QR Studio reinvents QR Code Reader and Generator. It helps you to create Colorful QR code either for business or showing love. Now you can turn image/video/voice/music into QR Code. You can also create Dynamic QR Code, which allows to change the content of your QR codes after being used. It is very simple and just enjoy it with you unlimited imagination! 【FEATURES】 ● Create your own Colorful QR code - There are a variety of formats for you to create, such as text, website, image, audio, music, WIFI, Bitcoin and so on. Moreover, there are a lot of fabulous colorful styles to choose. - Dynamic QR Code makes the image of QR Code remain the same but its content can be modified at any time. The effectiveness of it can be set too. - Fused QR Code fuses QR code and colorful image perfectly. - App QR Code allows different OS to redirect to different link. It redirects to suitable links you set when it is scanned by iPhone or other operation systems. - LinkSet QR Code lets users open different link when using different App scan. - Generate Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat to offer good user experience. - Beautify any QR code with 3 steps easily. - Embed your favorite picture as Logo to make your character QR code. ● The fastest QR code Reader - Scans QR code with Dual Scan Core and gives the result very fast. You can also copy and paste or import a QR Code image to the app at anytime and get the result. - It works whether there is network or not and scan history is saved automatically. - Multiscan allows you scan a number of QR codes continuously and shows the results swiftly. ● Share securely - Encrypt and share securely the QR Code to friends. The content of QR Code can only be seen after entering correct password after encryption. ● History management and privacy protection - Saves scan and generation history automatically for management. - Touch ID is here for your privacy protection. 【FEEDBACK】 - App feedback:About- Feedback - Official QQ Group:475041343 - Wechat account:vDreamerTeam - Weibo:@vDreamerTeam If you enjoy QR Studio please consider upgrading to the Pro version and it has several other advantages: - Remove advertisements in all pages. - Sharing wonderful QR code images without watermark to others. - Check Number of Scans and Total number can be scanned of Multimedia QR Code. - Creating QR code business card. - Creating image/ video/voice/music QR code freely with unlimited times. - Increasing video's length in QR Code to 1 minute. - Increasing voice's length in QR Code to 1 minutes. - Increasing music's length in QR Code to 2 minutes. - Creating App QR Code that allows different OS to redirect to different link with unlimited times. - Enjoying a variety of professional frames of QR code business card apart from those in free version. - Generating Taobao QR Code that works for Wechat with unlimited times.

About

QRQR

This app quickly reads various QR codes and barcodes, including specialized formats. It allows users to create custom QR codes and manage their scan history. A login feature enables data transfer between devices.

Highlights
  • QR Code Reader
  • Barcode Reader
  • Create QR Codes
  • Login and Data Transfer
  • Read History
  • Preview Websites
Features
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The fast no advertisement QR Code® reader app, "Q", upgraded with new app name, "QRQR"! In addition, "QRQR" has numerous new features other than reading QR Code® fast! - Login Function The login function is added from this version. If you register an account, you can transfer the app data to another devices. [Caution] You need to backup from the app menu before you transfer the app data. As same as before, small QR Codes® and detailed QR Codes® which are difficult to read are still easily and fastly readable. In addition, it can also read JAN barcode as well as newly developed Frame QR® and rMQR by DENSO WAVE INC. The app can also create a QR Code® and share on SNS. *AR function is disabled from version 2.0. ========================== Functions ========================== ・QR Code® Reader (Reads QR Code®) ・Barcode Reader (Reads barcodes) ・Automatically generate links to product pages of services after reading barcodes. ・Read FrameQR® ・Read rMQR ・Read QRQR Wi-Fi ・Preview Web sites ・Login and transfer functions ・Display confirmation messages ・Read / delete read history ・Copy read-out contents ・Create QR Code® (generated from the text, URL, contact, and/or a map) ・Compatible with URL Scheme (Direct launching from other apps) Launch command is "qrqrq://" ========================== New Features ========================== ver 3.0.0 ・Change the app name ・Login and transfer function This app asks information access permission to enable features below. The permission can be changed on the device settings. Please change the settings depends on your use. ■Contact information To create a QR Code® for contact information (The permission could be disallowed if you do not need the function). ■GPS Information To create map QR Code® and connect to QRQR W-Fi. The GPS information is only used inthe device and it is not sent to our servers. ■Access to photos To read QR Code® inside pictures on the devices. ■Access to cameras To read QR Code® on the phone *QR Code®、FrameQR® are registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INC. *DENSO WAVE INC. is a subsidiary of Denso Corporation. *"QRQR" use QR decode engine developed by DENSO WAVE INC.

Screenshots

QR Code Studio4 screens
QRQR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Studio at 4.6 against QRQR's 2.8. QR Code Studio also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 56%) and ratings volume (36 vs 8). QRQR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QRQR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of QR Code Studio's written reviews are positive against 56% of QRQR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, QRQR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Code Studio versus QRQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code StudioQRQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (36 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer芸倩 潘arara inc.

Customer experience

QR Code Studio

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative8.2%

QRQR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Studio

One-time4
  • 1 Coin$0.99
  • 10 Coins$0.99
  • 12 Coins$1.99
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  • 30 Coins$4.99
None

QRQR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Studio free?
QR Code Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRQR free?
QRQR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Studio or QRQR?
QR Code Studio is rated higher. QR Code Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while QRQR averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do QR Code Studio or QRQR have ads?
QR Code Studio shows ads; QRQR does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Studio or QRQR?
QR Code Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and QRQR every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code Studio was updated on September 27, 2026 and QRQR on September 30, 2026.

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