Getting people from a poster or product box to your app listing is much simpler with a QR code than a typed-out link. Paste your App Store or Google Play URL, style the code to match your app branding, and place it anywhere you promote your app. The code is generated entirely in your browser, so your link and any user data stay private.
How to create a App Store QR code
- Add your download link. Paste the App Store or Google Play URL for the app you want people to install.
- Style the QR code. Choose custom colors and add a text logo to match your app's branding, included for free.
- Create it instantly. Your QR code is generated locally in the browser, so nothing is sent to an external server.
- Download and use it. Save a free JPG right away, or upgrade to Pro for PNG, transparent PNG, and SVG formats.
Why use a App Store QR code?
- App launch posters and product packaging
- In-app cross-promotion for a companion app
- Print ads, brochures, and trade show banners
- Receipts and packing slips promoting a mobile app
Frequently asked questions
Is this App Store QR code generator free?
Yes. Unlimited static QR codes are free, with no sign-up, custom colors, and a text logo included.
Which file format is free to download?
JPG downloads are free. PNG, transparent-background PNG, and SVG vector files are available on the Pro plan.
Does the tool track who scans the code or store my app link?
No. The QR code is generated entirely in your browser, and there's no scan tracking since these are static codes.
Can one QR code work for both iOS and Android?
A single code links to one URL, so many teams create two codes side by side, one for the App Store and one for Google Play.
What happens if I redesign my app or change its store listing?
The QR code always points to the original URL you entered, so if the app's store link itself changes (for example, moving to a new developer account), you'll need to generate a new code with the updated URL.
Should I use one QR code for both the App Store and Google Play?
A single static code can only point to one URL, so most teams either print two codes side by side or link to a short landing page that detects the visitor's device and redirects to the matching store.
Can I see how many times my App Store QR code was scanned?
Not with a static code, since it's just an image of a link with no built-in counter. If you need scan analytics, point the code at a link-shortening service that reports click counts.
Will the QR code stop working if my app is removed from a store?
The code itself never expires, but if the app listing is taken down or the URL changes, scanning it will lead to a dead page until you update the destination link.
Where App Store QR codes work best
App Store QR codes shine anywhere a person has a phone in hand but no easy way to search for your app by name. A code printed at the bottom of a receipt, on a conference badge insert, or on a physical product box turns "search for our app" into a single scan that opens the exact listing. Retailers stitch them into packaging so a customer unboxing a device is guided straight to the companion app instead of guessing at a name in the store. Events and trade shows print them on booth banners so attendees can install a companion app before they even reach the front desk.
Because a QR code only points to one URL, apps that run on both iOS and Android usually need two separate codes rather than one "smart" code, unless you build a redirect page that detects the device and forwards accordingly. Many teams solve this cheaply by pointing the QR code at a short landing page that auto-detects the visitor's platform and sends them to the correct store, rather than juggling two printed codes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Linking to your app's website instead of the actual store listing, which adds an extra tap before installation.
- Reusing the same code after a major migration that changes the app's package name or developer account, since the old link may no longer resolve.
- Printing the code too small on packaging — App Store URLs are long, so allow enough resolution for a phone camera to read at typical scanning distance.
- Forgetting to test the code with both an iPhone and an Android device before printing thousands of copies.
- Placing the code somewhere with no signal or where a locked-down public WiFi network blocks app store access.