Qrafter vs QRStuff (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Qrafter grades higher than QRStuff: 3.0 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Qrafter grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. QRStuff grades higher on features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Qrafter
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
QRStuff
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes
Which one is for you
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
Pick QRStuff if
- Fits if you need a few static codes with no cost
- Works for a business that wants dynamic codes with scan locations
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you are staying free: 50 scans a month and dynamic codes that last 30 days
- Pricey if you want styling and logos, which start on Full Suite at $270 a year
- Watch out: SSO, roles and white label are Enterprise at $2,700 a year
- Watch out: the page names an Agency plan at $990 a year that the plan cards do not show
How we grade them
| 3.0GPAQrafterVery good | 2.4GPAQRStuffFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AScanning and creating are free, and the lifetime Pro unlock is $124.99, under a year of the $12 category middle subscription. | CLite Suite is $100 a year ($10 monthly), Full Suite $270. The styling and logos are on Full, above the $20 dearer-quarter line when taken monthly. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too. | CFree Suite gives 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days and 50 scans a month. Static codes never expire. |
| Features | CScanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check. No dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed. | BStatic and dynamic codes, analytics, many data types, short links, bulk creation and an API. The gaps are plan limits, not missing parts. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up. | CNo store rating on record. A web app with suites, codes and data types to choose between. |
| Platforms and integrations | CApple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. No Android and no web app. | BWeb only, with Zapier, Make, Slack, Google Analytics and Canva links and an API. |
| Best for | scanning and making QR codes on Apple devices | static codes free and dynamic ones on a paid suite |
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: Qrafter and QRStuff. How we grade
Where they differ
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
- QRStuff also covers reports and digital business card.
At a glance
| Qrafter | QRStuff | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown) | $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation. | Free Suite: 5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that expire after 30 days, 50 scans per month, 20 short links and email support. Static codes never expire. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Kerem Erkan | QRStuff |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | qrstuff.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
QRStuff
- Dynamic codes on the Free Suite last 30 days, and scans are capped at 50 a month.
- Styling, logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation and the API need Full Suite at $270 per year.
- SSO, role-based access and white label are limited to Enterprise at $2,700 per year.
- The pricing page also names an Agency plan at $990 per year ($99 billed monthly), but its price does not appear on the plan cards.
Key features
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.
QRStuff
- Static and dynamic codes
- Static codes encode the content directly and never expire. Dynamic codes point to a short link so the destination can be changed after printing.
- Scan analytics
- Paid plans report scans by location, device type and time, with email reports on Full Suite and above.
- Many data types
- Supports URLs, text, WiFi, vCard contacts, social profiles, payments links, forms and file types such as PDF, images, audio and video on the higher plans.
- Styling and downloads
- Full Suite adds colors, gradients, logos, frames and templates, plus SVG, EPS, DXF and PDF exports for print.
- Bulk creation and API
- Full Suite can create up to 500 codes in one batch and includes 10,000 API requests a month; Enterprise lifts both limits.
- Short links and landing pages
- Plans include a quota of live short links, and higher tiers add custom short domains, link pages and customizable landing pages.
Plans
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.
QRStuff
Free Suite$0
5 static codes, 10 dynamic codes that last 30 days, 50 scans per month and a limited set of data types.
Lite Suite$100
per year ($10 billed monthly)
Unlimited static codes, 50 dynamic codes, 200 scans per month, 100 short links, dashboard access and scan location, device and time analytics. No styling options.
Full Suite$270
per year ($25 billed monthly)
250 dynamic codes, unlimited scans, styling and logos, SVG and PDF downloads, bulk creation up to 500, custom short domain, 10,000 API requests a month.
Enterprise$2,700
per year, 10 seats ($250 billed monthly)
2,500 dynamic codes, unlimited bulk creation and API requests, 10 seats, SSO, role-based access, white label and a service level agreement.
Ways to pay less
Qrafter
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro Pack
The App Store lists a lifetime Pro Pack in-app purchase at $124.99.
QRStuff
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves money
The pricing page has a Save 20% on Yearly toggle; Lite Suite is $100 a year against $10 a month, and Full Suite $270 against $25.
- Nonprofit
Discounted pricing for non-profits
The pricing FAQ says non-profit organizations can ask support about discounted pricing; no amount is stated.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Qrafter or QRStuff?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Qrafter starts at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown), and QRStuff starts at $100 per year (Lite Suite, $10 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Qrafter or QRStuff?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Qrafter and QRStuff have a free plan.
Which platforms do Qrafter and QRStuff run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Qrafter lists macOS and iOS apps and only QRStuff lists a web app. 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.