Crayon vs QR Code Maker & Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crayon
Easily build and update a professional website using photos, text, and maps. Modify content directly on the live site. Ideal for businesses, groups, hobbies, and personal projects.
- Drag-and-drop interface
- On-the-spot editing
- Photo and text arrangement
- Contact forms and questionnaires
- Integrated maps
- HTML code support (paid)
- Custom domain support (paid)
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You can create a fully-fledged website and update it with simple operations. Complete the website just by arranging the selected photos, text and maps. You can tap the portion you want to modify or revise while viewing the website and change it on the spot. You can make these websites for stores, companies, groups, unions as well as websites for your hobbies. Many websites are created under the "Free plan", however if you upgrade to the "Paid plan", you will be able to utilize many useful functions. You can also use your own domain. -------------- We recently celebrated our second anniversary. Thank you to all of you. We are getting approximately 6000 new users monthly. -------------- [How to create a website] Arrange the parts and create a website. When writing any text, just place the text parts and set the sentences in those parts. Select font color, background color, font size and design. A screen is also simple to make. When you want to post photos, just select the photo parts and photos taken with your smartphone. Trimming (cutting) and rotation can be done after selecting a photo. You can change the order, or replicate and delete parts that you have placed. [Recommendations] ◊ Contact You can receive queries and contacts from users who are viewing your website. You can use it as an application form for products and services as well. You can easily change and add the input form and use it as a questionnaire as well. ◊ Phone number You can set a phone call button. This is useful in case of contact by phone. ◊ Slideshow You can display multiple images in a specific order. Recommended to use this on the HOME page to make it better. ◊ Map You can easily add a map (GoogleMAP). It is a highly functional map where you can zoom-in/ zoom-out and move with your fingers. ◊ HTML (Paid plan) This part is for advanced users who can write HTML code. You can place a blog part such as Twitter's timeline. [Free plan] With this plan, you can use our service for free. Most websites are available on the "Free plan". [Paid plan](Light) This plan offers you the use of multiple images and pages. You can write HTML code on your own and you can also use Google Analytics. The amount will vary by country. Paid plan subscriptions purchased in-app renew Every 3 months depending. Paid plans are priced at $39.99USD 3 months (pricing may vary in countries other than the U.S.). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. [Own domain] If you change to "Paid plan", you can set already owned domains. You can choose a domain by yourself. [Future version-up] We are planning to add many more functions and designs, and improve usability of the management screen. Terms of service https://crayonsite.e-shops.jp/kiyaku_en.html privacy policy https://crayonsite.e-shops.jp/privacy_en.html
QR Code Maker & Reader
Easily create and read QR codes for various purposes, including websites, text, contact information, and Wi-Fi access. Offers design customization and export options for premium users. Also allows for reading QR codes from images.
- Create QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, email, phone, SMS, and maps
- Generate QR codes from web pages via share sheet
- Verify QR code readability
- Customize QR code colors, shapes, and add logos/text
- Export QR codes for printing (PDF, large images)
- Generate Wi-Fi QR codes
- Read QR codes from camera, photos, and screenshots
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Make QR codes in seconds. Enter a website URL or some text and tap Create. Big text and big buttons make it easy for everyone. QR CODES YOU CAN MAKE (FREE) - Website (URL) - Text / memo - Contact card (scan to add to contacts) - Email (with address and subject) - Phone - SMS - Map / place SEND A PAGE FROM YOUR PHONE TO YOUR COMPUTER Tap Share in Safari and choose "Make QR" to create a QR code for the page you're viewing. Scan it on your computer or another phone to open the same page. CHECKS THAT IT SCANS The app checks each QR code and tells you if it scans correctly. CREATOR PREMIUM (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION) - Design with colors, shapes, logos and text: use your brand colors, put a logo in the middle, add text like "See our menu" below - Print, PDF and large images for flyers and posters - Sign cards like "Free Wi-Fi" or "Visit our website" in A4, A5 or postcard size - Wi-Fi QR codes: guests connect just by scanning - Scan and create history - No ads SCAN QR CODES TOO Scan with the camera to open websites or copy text. You can also scan QR codes in saved photos and screenshots. GREAT FOR - Shops and events sharing menus or websites - Sharing Wi-Fi with guests - Business cards and flyers - Opening a phone page on your computer - Anyone who wants big, simple controls QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Maker & Reader at 100% against Crayon's 61%. QR Code Maker & Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Crayon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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
Both are free to download. Crayon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. QR Code Maker & Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crayon ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Maker & Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crayon | QR Code Maker & Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Hands Co., Ltd. | Noboru Kato |
Customer experience
Crayon
QR Code Maker & Reader
In-app purchases
Crayon
- Light$7.991 Month
- ライトプラン$24.993 Months
QR Code Maker & Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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