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Free App Store QR Code Generator

Generate a QR code that links to your app on the App Store or Google Play. Scan to download - great for print ads and product packaging.

Standard QR codes can only encode a single URL. We are encoding your Primary URL. To route users automatically to Apple or Android based on their device, use our Deep Link Routing tool first, then paste that generated URL here.

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What Is an App Store QR Code?

An App Store QR code links directly to your app's listing on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. When scanned, the appropriate store opens with your app ready to download. No searching, no competing results, no lost users.

How It Works

This tool accepts two URLs:

  • iOS: An Apple App Store URL like https://apps.apple.com/app/your-app/id123456789
  • Android: A Google Play Store URL like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.your.app

The tool generates a QR code for the URL you provide. For cross-platform apps, you'll need to choose which store to link to based on your audience - or use a smart link service that detects the device and redirects accordingly.

Best Use Cases

  • Product packaging: Include a QR code on the box to drive downloads of your companion app.
  • Print ads: Magazine and newspaper ads with "Scan to download" convert better than listing a URL.
  • In-store signage: Retail stores promoting their loyalty app or ordering app.
  • Business cards: App developers and agencies can showcase their apps with a scan-to-download code.

Best Practices

  • Use the direct store URL: Don't link to your website's download page - link directly to the App Store or Play Store listing for the shortest path to install.
  • Add the store badge: Print the Apple/Google Play badge next to the QR so users know what they're downloading.
  • Test the link: Open the URL on a phone and verify it goes to the correct app listing. Wrong app IDs are more common than you'd think.
  • Track with UTM parameters: Some app analytics platforms support UTM parameters in store URLs. Add them to track which QR placement drives the most installs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I link to both iOS and Android stores?

A QR code encodes one URL. For cross-platform apps, choose the store your primary audience uses, or use a smart link service (like onelink.to) that detects the device and redirects to the correct store.

Does the QR code open the store app or the website?

On mobile, App Store and Play Store URLs open in their native apps. On desktop, they open the store's website. Mobile users are taken directly to the app listing.

Can I track how many people downloaded through the QR?

The QR code itself doesn't track downloads, but you can add campaign parameters to your store URL. Both App Store Connect and Google Play Console support campaign tracking.

What URL format should I use for the App Store?

For iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/your-app-name/id123456789. For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.your.app. Copy the URL directly from the store listing.

Is this tool free?

Yes. 100% free, no sign-up needed. Generate and download app store QR codes as PNG instantly.

Can I update the app link after printing?

Not with a static QR code. Use a dynamic QR code (Pro plan) to change the store URL without reprinting - useful if your app's listing URL changes.

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