Introduction
You’ve launched an app and need a single QR code to direct users to the right app store? The App Store QR Code is the perfect solution: It automatically forwards users to the appropriate app store page based on their device and location.
What is an App Store QR Code?
An App Store QR Code is a type of QR code that directs users to download a mobile application from the appropriate app store based on their device's operating system. When scanned, it automatically detects whether the user is on iOS (Apple App Store) or Android (Google Play Store) and redirects them accordingly.
How does it work?
1. Smart Detection
The QR code is linked to a smart URL that detects the user's device type.
2. Redirection
- If the user has an iPhone or iPad → Redirects to the Apple App Store.
- If the user has an Android phone or tablet → Redirects to Google Play.
- If the user is on a desktop → Can show a landing page with download links for both stores.
How to create an App Store QR Code
1. Log into your account
2. Create a new QR Code
Click Create QR Code to open the QR Code Generator.
Hit "Create QR Code" on top of your Dashboard...
... or hit "Create QR Code" on top of your list of QR Codes... 3. Choose "App Store" as QR Code Type
On your QR Code Generator Page, choose App Store.
4. Enter the Target URLs to your App Store Pages
Now, a list of possible Target URLs for your App Store QR Code will appear. Fill out each row as needed and leave out those you don't have a URL for. The following services are integrated:
- Apple App Store
- Google Play Store
- Huawei AppGalery
- Windows Marketplace
- Amazon Store
You may also set a fallback URL in case the user is following the short URL from a PC or another phone type.
The URLs set here are global links, which are applied when no country-specific URL has been defined for the location your QR Code is being scanned at. Country-specific links can be set after the QR Code has been generated.
5. Set optional parameters for your QR Code
In the Options tab, you can access additional configuration parameters to customize the QR Code or campaign settings based on your specific requirements.
6. Click "Create QR Code"
Optionally, set a custom shortened URL and hit Create QR Code to generate the App Store QR Code.
Remember: A meaningful Short-URL not only looks better if you share the link directly instead of the QR Code, it can also help you identify and organize your QR Codes at a later point.
7. Apply a design and download your App Store QR Code
Find your App Store QR Code in your List of QR Codes or within the folder you created it in. Click on the QR Code to apply a design and/or download it!
8. Save and use your App Store QR Code!
Great! You are now proud owner of an App Store QR Code. Distribute it amongst potential customers to increase your number of downloads.
How to edit your App QR Code and utilize the multi-country function
Direct international customers to their respective national app store page. Once your App QR Code has been created, you can change your original global links or enter additional App Store URLs for specific countries in the App QR Code's editing mode. Your users will be forwarded to their country's App Store Page.
1. Click "Edit" in the App Store QR Code's Options
To alter your App Store QR Code, open the Options Tab and click Edit.
2. Change or add the Target URLs of your App QR Code
Either choose a country from the list or leave it empty to change the global links. Enter any target URLs into the appropriate fields and hit Save. Now choose another country and enter (or delete) more URLs - until you have set rules of forwarding for all countries relevant to your project or product.
Remember to save your links before changing country!
3. Exit the Edit Tab
Once everything is set up, hit X in the top right corner or click Cancel to leave the editing mode.
Congratulations - your App Store QR Code will now forward both device-dependent and country-sensitive!