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QR-Hero vs Crest

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QR-Hero compared with Crest
DetailQR-Hero logo QR-HeroCrest logo Crest
What it doesFree dynamic QR code generator with real-time analytics and A/B testing Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageStartup Not given
Founded2024 Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree Plan: $0 with 2 dynamic QR codes, 50 scans/month, 24-hour analytics, codes expire after 14 days. Hero Plan: $19.00/month with unlimited QR codes, unlimited analytics, A/B testing, geo-targeting, bulk generation, PDF-to-QR, API access, team collaboration. Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Dynamic QR Code Generation
  • Real-Time Scan Analytics
  • A/B Testing
  • Geo-Targeting & Location Routing
  • Device-Based Routing
  • Bulk QR Code Generation
  • PDF to QR Upload
  • REST API Access
  • Custom Domains
  • Team Collaboration
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • Editable after printing, unlike static QR codes
  • Real-time tracking and A/B testing for QR code optimization
  • Supports multiple QR code types including WhatsApp and WiFi
  • Full REST API access without enterprise pricing
  • Free plan available with no credit card required
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 −2 (down) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)49
Citation Flow (Majestic)1931
Referring domains (Majestic)40107

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