Qrafter review (2026): is the free plan enough?
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
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Qrafter report card
Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for scanning and making QR codes on Apple devices
Qrafter scans and makes QR codes and barcodes for free on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and the vendor says creation has no limits. Custom designs and some other tools need the Pro Pack, whose billing periods the App Store listing does not state, and it only runs on Apple devices.
Who Qrafter is for
- 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
Who Qrafter is not for
- 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
Why Qrafter gets a 3.0
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyScanning and creating are free, and the lifetime Pro unlock is $124.99, under a year of the $12 category middle subscription.
- AFree plan and trialThe vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too.
- CFeaturesScanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check. No dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed.
- BEase of useNo rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up.
- CPlatforms and integrationsApple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. No Android and no web app.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Qrafter's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Qrafter's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 33 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 31 of 37) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 38 QR code generators we grade, cut by the letter each got. Qrafter’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 31 of 37, level with 6
- AFree plan and trialAbove 31 of 37, level with 6
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 37, level with 23
- BEase of useAbove 31 of 37, level with 5
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 37, level with 25
Keep Qrafter, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Qrafter you would be making passkeys, which rest on security you cannot improvise. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 33 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade.
What you could make
- QR codes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Passkeys, which rest on security you cannot improvise.
- Scanning barcodes with a phone camera or a scanner.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Qrafter’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Qrafter?
Qrafter is an Apple-platform app that scans QR codes, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and other barcodes, and also creates and designs them. It works offline, keeps a scan history that can sync over iCloud, and checks where shortened links lead. A Pro Pack unlocks design, encryption and inventory features.
Worth knowing
- 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
- 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.
Qrafter pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, Qrafter has a free plan, and paid plans start at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown).
- Starts at
- $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown)
- Free plan
- Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Scanner, code generator, history and URL safety check; Pro features are locked. |
| Pro Pack | $3.99in-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 | $124.99one-time | Lifetime unlock of the Pro features, as listed on the App Store. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Qrafter before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Lifetime licenseLifetime Pro Pack
The App Store lists a lifetime Pro Pack in-app purchase at $124.99.
Stated on apps.apple.com
How people rate the Qrafter app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars81%
- 4 stars9%
- 3 stars3%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star4%
4,016 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Nov 13, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Qrafter alternatives
- Qrafter vs goQR.me
Free plan · from €60/yr
- Qrafter vs QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
- Qrafter vs QRStuff
Free plan · from $100/yr
Common questions
Does Qrafter have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Qrafter is listed for iOS and macOS.
Does Qrafter have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Qrafter is listed for iOS and macOS.
Is Qrafter open source?
Qrafter is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Qrafter work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.