How to use it
- Paste the App Store link (or just the id1234567890 ID).
- Paste the Google Play link (or the com.company.app package name).
- Choose where the code goes: a smart link by phone type, or one store only.
- Test it with an iPhone and an Android phone, then download PNG, SVG or PDF.
Smart link or direct store link?
A QR code can only hold one address, but phones use two different stores. There are two ways around that:
| Mode | What's in the code | Upside | Downside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart link | our short redirect address with both IDs | one code for every phone | it passes through our site |
| App Store only | apps.apple.com/app/id… | fully independent | no good on Android |
| Google Play only | play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=… | fully independent | no good on iPhone |
The smart link looks at the scanning phone's type (its browser identifier) and redirects instantly to the right store. It stores no data, counts no scans, needs no account or subscription, and only ever sends people to the two official stores. Both IDs live in the code itself; we save nothing.
To be upfront: the smart link isn't fully static, because it passes through our site. If you want complete independence, use direct store links and print two codes, labeled “iPhone” and “Android”.
Where do I find the links?
- App Store: open the app's page on apps.apple.com and copy the address. The number after
idat the end is the app ID (e.g.id1234567890). - Google Play: open the app's page on play.google.com. The part after
id=in the address is the package name (e.g.com.company.app).
The generator accepts either the full links or just the IDs, and tells you if it can't find an ID in what you pasted. For your own app, both are also in App Store Connect and the Google Play Console.
If the app isn't live in the store yet, don't print a code for it: the store would show a “not found” page.
Where to use it
- In stores and restaurants: a loyalty or ordering app on the counter, the table or the receipt.
- On packaging and in manuals: the companion app for a smart device.
- On posters and flyers: an app download campaign.
- At talks and trade shows: on the slide or at the booth.
- In emails and on websites: a button works better there, but a code helps desktop readers install on their phone.
The frame text matters: “Get the app” or “For iPhone and Android”. It's also the default text on the printable A6 card.
Design and size
App codes start with the rounded template, but every shape, color, gradient and frame is available. You can upload your app icon as the logo: error correction switches to the strongest level (H) automatically, and we show you how much the icon covers.
Put Apple's and Google's store badges (“Download on the App Store”, “Get it on Google Play”) next to the code if you like, following their brand guidelines. Your own app icon is the better fit for the middle of the code.
Size: about one tenth of the scanning distance, never under 0.8 in (2 cm). Format: PDF or SVG for print, PNG for screens. Before you download, two independent decoders confirm the code returns exactly the link you set.
Privacy
The code is made in your browser. The smart link's redirect only checks the phone type to decide where to send people. It stores nothing, sets no cookies and counts no scans. For download stats, App Store Connect and the Google Play Console already have you covered.
The codes never expire: there's no account, no free trial and no subscription that could switch them off.
Frequently asked questions
Can one QR code work for both the App Store and Google Play?
Yes, with the smart link: iPhones open the App Store, Android phones open Google Play, and computers get a page with both buttons.
Does the smart link go through your server?
Yes, as an instant redirect that stores no data. If you'd rather avoid that, use the direct store links.
Can I enter just the app ID?
Yes: the number (id…) for the App Store and the package name (com.…) for Google Play. Full links work too.
What happens on a computer?
The smart link shows a simple page with both store buttons.
Can I track downloads?
The code tracks nothing. App Store Connect and the Google Play Console show your downloads.
Will the code expire?
No. There's no account or subscription behind it.