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QR-Hero vs Folio Refresh

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QR-Hero compared with Folio Refresh
DetailQR-Hero logo QR-HeroFolio Refresh logo Folio Refresh
What it doesFree dynamic QR code generator with real-time analytics and A/B testing Duplicate photos, found and cleared safely, on a Mac
StageStartup Not given
Founded2024 Not given
Based inUS IE
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
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. Free to try: scan, review and clean your first 100 photos. After that $14.99 once, no subscription.
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
  • Finds identical copies, even renamed ones
  • Detects edited and cropped versions
  • Organizes burst photos by best frame
  • Suggests best photo and explains why
  • Safe deletion with undo capability
  • Converts videos to HEVC and photos to HEIC
  • Scans multiple storage locations simultaneously
  • Touch-screen Mac support
  • On-device processing with no uploads
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
  • Works with catalogs like Lightroom Classic and Capture One, not just folders
  • Finds edited and cropped versions that byte-for-byte finders miss
  • Free for first 100 photos, then one-time payment with no subscription
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no account or tracking
  • All actions can be undone at any time
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 check18 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)42
Citation Flow (Majestic)1916
Referring domains (Majestic)405

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