Comparison

CerHost Free vs QRCodeGen+

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

Head to head
About

CerHost Free

Connect to industrial or mobile devices running Windows CE remotely. This app is compatible with Microsoft Remote Control Display and CERDISP programs, allowing desktop mode access. The demo version has a 10-second connection limit every 10 minutes.

Highlights
  • Remote desktop connection
  • Windows CE compatibility
  • Industrial device support
  • Mobile device support
  • CERDISP program integration
  • Demo version limitations
Features
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Like application "Remote Display" (CERHOST) for Microsoft, now adapted for iPhone or iPad. The application is 100% compatible with the "Microsoft Remote Control Display" and CERDISP (WINCE platform). It allows you to connect remotely descktop mode on industrial or mobile devices equipped with Windows operating system WINCE 5 / WINCE 6 / WINCE 7 or Windows Embedded Compact. On them must be active Microsoft CERDISP native program. LIMITATIONS: The Demo version allows you to connect for 10 seconds to one single device every 10 minutes. ("iCERHOST" version haven't this limitations). COMPATIBLE DEVICES: - SIEMENS - BACKHOFF - picocom - F & S - And many others with all versions of the program CERDISP (v. 2.0 and v. 3.0) REQUIREMENTS: - And 'necessary to launch the CERDISP application with the -C option in the device before you can connect. - NOT compatible with VNC server.

About

QRCodeGen+

Easily generate and read QR and barcodes for various data types, including websites, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Customize code appearance with colors, logos, and backgrounds. Save, print, or access codes instantly from widgets and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Generate QR codes for websites, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
  • Read QR and barcodes quickly with camera
  • Customize QR code colors and backgrounds
  • Add custom logos to QR codes
  • Save, print, or share generated codes
  • View codes on widgets and Apple Watch
Features
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QRCodeGen + is an application to generate QR Codes and BarCodes, being also a reader for the same codes. With QRCodeGen + you can generate codes for WebSites, phone numbers, Email addresses, YouTube addresses, VCard's, locations, and links to Wi-Fi routers. QRCodeGen + is also a fast and efficient code reader, just by pointing. You can save the code for later viewing, or you can access it right away. QRCodeGen + lets you change the colors of the QR code as well as the background. You can also change the name, or place a logo of your choice in the center of your QRCode. You can simply point the camera at the text you want, take a photo, and quickly create your QRCode. You can also speech your text. The App also allows, among other things, save the image in Photos, in Files, or print directly. You can see your QRCodes directly on the Widget and on your Apple Watch. QrCodeGen + is completely free of advertising or in app purchases.

Screenshots

CerHost Free3 screens
QRCodeGen+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CerHost Free at Free against QRCodeGen+'s $2.99. CerHost Free also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CerHost Free is free to download; QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CerHost Free ships an update every 6 weeks, QRCodeGen+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CerHost Free versus QRCodeGen+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCerHost FreeQRCodeGen+
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICROIT SRLPaulo Correia

Customer experience

CerHost Free

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QRCodeGen+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CerHost Free

No in-app purchases

None

QRCodeGen+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CerHost Free free?
CerHost Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCodeGen+ free?
QRCodeGen+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CerHost Free or QRCodeGen+ have ads?
Neither CerHost Free nor QRCodeGen+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CerHost Free or QRCodeGen+?
CerHost Free ships an update every 6 weeks, and QRCodeGen+ every 6 months. Most recently, CerHost Free was updated on September 8, 2026 and QRCodeGen+ on September 3, 2026.

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