QR Tool vs Code Generator Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Tool
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"QR Tool" is a very simple Reader / Generator for QR code. ■Features ・Reader will support actions for QR code that includes URL. ・Generator can generate QR code within 270 characters. ・Bookmarks manage the QR codes. ・QR code image can be shared by long press gesture.
Code Generator Studio
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Code Generator Studio is a fast, offline QR and barcode generator designed for pros and everyday use. Type once, pick a template, and get a crisp code you can share or print. Templates: Free text, URL, Email, Phone, SMS, Wi-Fi, vCard, Calendar Event, Location. Formats: QR, Aztec, PDF417, Data Matrix*, Code-128. Styling: color, background, quiet zone, border, label under code. Exports: PNG and PDF, Share Sheet, Save to Photos. Precision scaling for print, interpolation-free rendering. Works offline. No tracking. Data Matrix uses system availability with graceful fallback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR Tool at Free against Code Generator Studio's $0.99. Code Generator Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
QR Tool is free to download; Code Generator Studio costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Tool ships an update every 12 months, Code Generator Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Tool | Code Generator Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Kouichi Abe | EyeOS Store Inc. |
In-app purchases
QR Tool
No in-app purchases
Code Generator Studio
No in-app purchases
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