The Qrafter Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Qrafter in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Qrafter
The Insider’s Guide
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among QR code generators, read from Qrafter’s own pages.
Made by Kerem Erkan · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Qrafter’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Qrafter’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 33 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade
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.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Qrafter, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up.
- 1
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.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and macOS.
- 5
Universal scanner
Reads QR codes, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and common barcodes, including from photos and several codes in one session.
- 6
Code creation and design
Generates codes and barcodes; custom colors, logos and styles are Pro features.
- 7
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.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 33 of 37
That is against the other QR code generators we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
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.
Qrafter at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- Kerem Erkan, since 2011
- Category
- QR Code Generators
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 4,016 ratings
The report card
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.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Scanning 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 | A | The vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too. |
| Features | C | Scanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check. No dynamic codes or scan analytics are listed. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, but it is an app you install and use with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Apple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. No Android and no web app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
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 it 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
Good to know
Good for
- Apple users who scan codes often and want a history of them
- People who need offline scanning and generation on iPhone, iPad or Mac
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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$3.99
To start. There is a free plan too
Qrafter has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 for the Pro Pack (billing basis not shown).
The vendor says creating codes has no expiry or limit on the free version, and the scanner is free too.
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.
The free plan
Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Lifetime license
Lifetime Pro Pack
The App Store lists a lifetime Pro Pack in-app purchase at $124.99.
Stated on apps.apple.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
QR code scanner and generator app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: works offline, passkeys, barcode scanning, qR codes.
Scanner, generator, history, iCloud sync, Wi-Fi codes and a URL safety check.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Qrafter is made by Kerem Erkan, and has been around since 2011.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
33/37
Other QR code generators it is graded above
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
- AFree plan and trialAbove 31 of 37
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 37
- BEase of useAbove 31 of 37
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 37
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
QRCode Monkey, goQR.me, QR Code Generator PRO and QRStuff
The 4 tools Qrafter is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
QRCode Monkey
Free
Free static QR code maker with logos, colors and vector downloads.
- Only Qrafter lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only QRCode Monkey lists a web app.
- Only QRCode Monkey lists a browser extension.
- 3.0GPA
goQR.me
Free plan · from €60/yr
Free QR code generator and API, with a paid editable-code service.
- Only Qrafter lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only goQR.me lists a web app.
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
- 2.0GPA
QR Code Generator PRO
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly.
- Only Qrafter lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only QR Code Generator PRO lists a web app.
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
- 2.4GPA
QRStuff
Free plan · from $100/yr
QR code generator with free static codes and paid dynamic codes.
- Only Qrafter lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Only QRStuff lists a web app.
- Qrafter also covers passkeys and barcode scanning.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter has a free plan. Free to download: scanning and creating QR codes and barcodes, per the vendor, with no expiry or limits on creation.
How much does Qrafter cost?
Qrafter lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Qrafter work on?
Qrafter is available on iOS and macOS.
Does Qrafter offer any discounts?
Qrafter publicly lists the following: Lifetime Pro Pack.
How is Qrafter rated?
Qrafter's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4,016 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
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.
Who makes Qrafter?
Qrafter is made by Kerem Erkan. It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to Qrafter?
The closest alternatives to Qrafter in our directory are QRCode Monkey, goQR.me, QR Code Generator PRO and QRStuff.
How does Qrafter compare with other QR code generators?
Qrafter's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 33 of the 37 other QR code generators we grade, and level with 4.
Could I make my own version of Qrafter?
To replace Qrafter you would be making passkeys, which rest on security you cannot improvise.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Qrafter’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. 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.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Kerem Erkan. Prices change, so check qrafter.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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categories
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Qrafter, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/qrafter
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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