What is an app store QR code?
An app store QR code is a link-based QR code pointing directly at your app's listing page on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, skipping a manual search.
How to create your app QR code
- Copy your app's App Store or Google Play listing URL.
- Paste it into the generator above.
- Generate the code and download it.
How to scan an app QR code
On both iPhone and Android, open the Camera app and point it at the code — a link appears, tapping it opens the relevant app store listing directly.
Common problems and troubleshooting
- Opens the wrong store — an App Store link will only open correctly on iPhone, and a Google Play link only on Android. Generate a separate code for each platform if you need both.
Security and privacy considerations
This tool encodes only the exact URL you provide — nothing is uploaded to or stored on our servers.
Best practices
For true one-code cross-platform detection (where the same code works correctly on both iOS and Android), you'll typically need a smart-link/deep-link service. For a direct store link like this tool generates, create one code per platform for reliability.
Real-world use cases
Packaging inserts prompting an app download, event booth signage, or print ads driving installs.