QR Code Type
App Store QR Codes
Create App Store QR codes that detect the user’s device and open the correct store page (iOS or Android) automatically. Drive seamless installs and higher conversions from print and signage.
App Store QR Codes
What is an App Store QR Code?
An App Store QR code routes people directly to your app’s page on the right store based on their device – Apple App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. On desktop, you can send users to a landing page.
Supported apps include: AliExpress, TikTok, Reddit, X, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, Facebook, Telegram, Spotify, Apple Music, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitch, Netflix, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Maps, Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Amazon, StockX, Booking.com.
How App Store QR Codes work
QRUpp creates a smart short link that detects the user’s platform on scan. iOS devices are sent to the App Store, Android devices to Google Play, and desktop users to your chosen fallback URL. You get link-level analytics and can update destinations later if needed.
Create an App Store QR Code in QRUpp
- Log in to your account and click Links in the left-hand menu, then Create Link.
- Click on the App linking section to expand.
- Hover over the type of app you wish to link to and read the hint showing the correct URL format.
- Enter the URL of your target app in the Destination URL field.
- Select the domain name that you wish to use for your shortened link*.
- Click Create to save your Link.
- Then click the ⋯ at the top right and select Create QR.
- You can now customise and create your QR code following the same steps as the static URL QR code.
* Short links enable device detection, analytics, and updates without reprinting.
Best uses
- Posters, flyers & OOH: drive installs directly from campaigns.
- Retail & venues: prompt downloads at POS and entrance areas.
- Events: encourage app installs for schedules or ticketing.
- Packaging & inserts: companion apps and loyalty programmes.
- Product pages: give mobile users a one-tap path to install.
Tips for higher install rates
- Use clear calls to action (e.g., “Get the app”, “Download on iOS & Android”).
- Place codes at eye level and near decision points (POS, exits, check-in desks).
- Include a short line about benefits (“Track orders, save favourites, earn rewards”).
- Test on iOS and Android; set an attractive desktop fallback.
Unlimited QR code scans – always
Example Output
App Store QR Code example
A sample App Store QR Code generated with QRUpp. For print, use a minimum size of 25–35 mm for reliable scanning.
FAQ
App Store QR Codes: FAQs
Yes. The short link detects the device platform and routes users to the correct store (App Store for iOS, Google Play for Android), or to your desktop fallback URL.
No. A single App Store QR code can handle both iOS and Android, thanks to the smart short link and device detection.
Yes. Because the QR points to a short link, you can update the app URLs or desktop fallback in QRUpp at any time without changing the printed code.
If the app is not installed, the user will be taken to the relevant store page so they can install it, or to your chosen fallback URL on desktop.
Use SVG for crisp results at any size; PNG/JPG for general use; and WEBP for modern web performance.
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