Comparison

Tide Q+ vs QRCode CRUD

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

Head to head
About

Tide Q+

Easily create personalized QR codes by entering text and adding custom images. Supports a wide range of data types and sharing options, including SVG export.

Highlights
  • Create custom-style QR codes
  • Combine text with custom images
  • Load images or capture with camera
  • Supports numerous decoding formats
  • Share via social media and email
  • Export in SVG vector format
Features
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You can create your own style QR code with Tide Q+ easily. Follow the steps as below: Step 1: Enter your words. Step 2: Draw your creative picture. Step 3: Tide Q+ will combine the results of step 1 & 2 and create your personal QR code. Features: - This QR Code Generator can load any image or capture by camera. - High-speed QR Code Generator for iOS, and easy to use interface. - Using swipe navigation. - Supports various decoding formats including: Plain Text, Website URL, GEO -Location, Phone, Email, Contact details meCard, Contact details vCard, WI-FI, QR Code Scanner, SMS, Skype, Event (iCalendar), Facebook Profile, Facebook Like, Twitter Profile, Twitter Tweet, iTunes App URL, Google search, LinkedIn Profile URL, YouTube Video URL. - Share your custom-made codes over Facebook, Twitter, Email, MMS, Dropbox ..etc, or Save QR Code to your photo album. - Print your QR Code over AirPrint. Tide Q+ also support SVG vector image format. QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.

About

QRCode CRUD

Features
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Easy-to-use and free "QR code" reading & creating app If you hold it over a QR code, it will be read automatically. QR code reading and creation history are saved. Reading from stored images is also possible. ■ Reading method 1. Launch the app and select a camera from the menu. 2. Hold the camera over the QR code to focus. 3. Scanning is performed automatically, and the read contents are displayed. ■ Simple and stylish interface Designed with trendy flat design ■ Light and fast reading You can use light operation that does not make you feel stressed. ■ Enhanced functions The following functions are available. ・ Read QR code (camera or saved image) ・ Create QR code ・ Read and create history function ・ Display page setting at startup (camera / menu / scan history) ・ Vibe setting at the time of reading (ringing / not ringing) ・ Read history setting (store / do not store) ・ URL display browser setting (Safari / application built-in browser)

Screenshots

Tide Q+4 screens
QRCode CRUD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRCode CRUD at none against Tide Q+'s 3. Tide Q+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price 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. Tide Q+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QRCode CRUD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tide Q+ ships an update every 2 months, QRCode CRUD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tide Q+ versus QRCode CRUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTide Q+QRCode CRUD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInGee Information Co., Ltd.Shigeaki Harada

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide Q+

One-time2
  • You design creative Tide Q (QR Code)2 variants$1.99
  • You design creative Tide Q and Convert this image to the SVG.$4.99
None

QRCode CRUD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tide Q+ free?
Tide Q+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRCode CRUD free?
QRCode CRUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tide Q+ or QRCode CRUD have ads?
QRCode CRUD shows ads; Tide Q+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tide Q+ or QRCode CRUD?
Tide Q+ ships an update every 2 months, and QRCode CRUD every 5 months. Most recently, Tide Q+ was updated on September 26, 2026 and QRCode CRUD on September 20, 2026.

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