QR Code Generator PRO vs Qrafter (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Qrafter grades higher than QR Code Generator PRO: 3.0 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 23, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Qrafter grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
QR Code Generator PRO
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly
Qrafter
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Which one is for you
Pick QR Code Generator PRO if
- Fits if you need a couple of editable codes for print with a phone landing page behind them
- Works for small teams that want codes sorted into folders, with separate logins
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you start on Starter, which allows only 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 tracked scans
- Pricey if you need more codes or the API, as Advanced ($18.99) and Professional ($49.99) are billed yearly only
- Watch out: cancelling takes an email at least 30 days before the term ends, and you can only downgrade after the first term
- Skip it if you want your codes feeding other apps, as the listing names no integrations
- Watch out: free static codes download as JPG only, and listed prices exclude VAT
Pick Qrafter if
- Fits if you scan and make codes on an iPhone or a Mac
- Works for people who want a scanner that checks links before opening them
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Android or Windows, as it is Apple only
- Not for you if you want dynamic codes or scan analytics, as none are listed
- Watch out: custom designs and encrypted codes need the Pro Pack, and the listing shows no billing periods for $3.99 and $24.99
- Pricey if you want the lifetime unlock, at $124.99
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAQR Code Generator PROFair | 3.0GPAQrafterVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CStarter is $9.99 a month billed yearly ($19.99 monthly), near this category's middle of $9, but it buys 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans. Fifty codes means Advanced at $18.99, billed yearly only, about twice the middle. | AScanning and creating are free, and the lifetime Pro unlock is $124.99, under a year of the $12 category middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | CEight static code types are free on the homepage with no account and never expire, but as JPG only, with no logo, editing or tracking. A 14-day trial of the paid features needs no card. | AThe vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too. |
| Features | CDynamic codes in 22 types, hosted landing pages, scan stats by place, time and system, logos, folders, team logins, custom short links and CSV bulk creation. The gaps: no integrations on record, and the API only makes static codes. | CScanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check. No dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. Free static codes need nothing, but dynamic codes mean an account, landing pages to fill in and plan limits to watch. | BNo rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations on record. The API on Advanced and Professional generates static codes inside your own app. | CApple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. No Android and no web app. |
| Best for | a few editable codes with hosted landing pages | scanning and making QR codes on Apple devices |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: QR Code Generator PRO and Qrafter. How we grade
Where they differ
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
At a glance
| QR Code Generator PRO | Qrafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly) | $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown) |
| Free plan | Static codes for websites, vCards, text, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, Twitter and Bitcoin are free and never expire, but cannot be edited or tracked. | Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the paid features, no credit card needed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Bitly Europe GmbH | Kerem Erkan |
| Price read from | qr-code-generator.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
QR Code Generator PRO
- Starter allows only 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 scans; Advanced and Professional are billed yearly only.
- Cancelling takes an email at least 30 days before the billing period ends, and a plan can only be downgraded after its first term.
- Free static codes download as JPG only; PNG, SVG and EPS need an account.
- Listed prices exclude VAT.
Qrafter
- It runs only on Apple platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro (iPad version); there is no Android or web app.
- Pro features need the Pro Pack, as a subscription or one-time purchase, or the separate Qrafter Pro app.
- The App Store listing does not state billing periods for the $3.99 and $24.99 Pro Pack options.
- The vendor describes a scanner and generator app; no dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed.
Key features
QR Code Generator PRO
- Dynamic QR codes
- Change a code's link or content after printing, fix typos and add links without reprinting. Editing needs a paid plan or the trial.
- 22 code types and landing pages
- Code types for documents, feedback, booking and more, several of which come with a hosted landing page built for phones, so no website is needed.
- Scan statistics
- Counts scans by location, time and operating system, and exports the data to CSV reports.
- Design and organization
- Add a logo, brand colors and call-to-action frames, download in JPG, PNG, SVG or EPS, and sort codes into labels and folders.
- Team logins and custom short links
- Add team members with their own logins and permissions, customize the short URL, or use your own domain.
- Bulk creation and API
- Advanced and Professional create batches of codes from a CSV file, and include monthly API requests for generating static codes in your own app.
Qrafter
- Universal scanner
- Reads QR codes, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and common barcodes, including from photos and several codes in one session.
- Code creation and design
- Generates codes and barcodes; custom colors, logos and styles are Pro features.
- History and iCloud sync
- Scans and created codes are organized in folders, stored locally or synced over iCloud, and can be locked with Face ID.
- Safety and privacy tools
- A URL safety check reveals where short links go, and Pro adds password-protected AES-encrypted codes and compression.
- Wi-Fi and passkey codes
- Scanning a Wi-Fi code connects automatically, and passkey sign-in QR codes are supported.
- Inventory mode
- Each scan can call a custom API endpoint for batch scanning in warehouses.
Plans
QR Code Generator PRO
Free static codes$0
Eight static code types made on the homepage, downloaded as JPG. No editing, tracking or logo.
Starter$9.99
per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly)
One user, 2 dynamic codes and 10,000 tracked scans.
Advanced$18.99
per month, billed annually only
Two users, 50 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, bulk creation of 100 codes from a CSV file and 3,000 API requests a month.
Professional$49.99
per month, billed annually only
Five users, 250 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, bulk creation of 500 codes, 10,000 API requests a month and premium support.
EnterpriseCustom
More codes, white labeling, API access and add-ons, priced by sales.
Qrafter
Free$0
Scanner, code generator, history and URL safety check; Pro features are locked.
Pro Pack$3.99
in-app purchase; $3.99 and $24.99 listed, no period shown
Unlocks Pro features such as custom designs, encrypted and compressed codes and inventory mode, as a subscription or one-time purchase per the vendor.
Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99
one-time
Lifetime unlock of the Pro features, as listed on the App Store.
Ways to pay less
QR Code Generator PRO
- Annual discount
Half price on Starter with yearly billing
Starter costs $9.99 a month billed yearly against $19.99 billed monthly, a saving of 50%.
- Nonprofit
Discounts for nonprofits and schools
The pricing FAQ says nonprofit and educational organizations can get a discount by contacting the company; no amount is given.
Qrafter
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro Pack
The App Store lists a lifetime Pro Pack in-app purchase at $124.99.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, QR Code Generator PRO or Qrafter?
As of Nov 13, 2026, QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly), and Qrafter starts at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown).
Which has a free plan, QR Code Generator PRO or Qrafter?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both QR Code Generator PRO and Qrafter have a free plan.
Which platforms do QR Code Generator PRO and Qrafter run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only QR Code Generator PRO lists a web app and only Qrafter lists macOS and iOS apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.

