How does one QR code reach two different stores?

The code points to a tiny UseQR redirect that checks the device type and forwards it: iPhones to your App Store page, Android phones to Google Play, everything else to your fallback link.

Where do I get my store links?

Open your app's page in each store and copy the URL. The App Store link contains apps.apple.com, and the Play Store link contains play.google.com — we check both so a typo can't slip onto a printed poster.

What do desktop users see?

They go to your fallback link if you set one — your website or landing page works well. Without a fallback, they are sent to whichever store link you provided.

Do I need only one store link?

One is enough. If your app is only on one platform, every scanner is simply sent there, and you can regenerate the code with both links once you launch on the other store.

Is the redirect free too?

Yes — the generator and the redirect are both free, no signup. Note this is the one code type that relies on a UseQR URL to do the device detection.

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Frequently asked questions

How does one QR code reach two different stores?: The code points to a tiny UseQR redirect that checks the device type and forwards it: iPhones to your App Store page, Android phones to Google Play, everything else to your fallback link.
Where do I get my store links?: Open your app's page in each store and copy the URL. The App Store link contains apps.apple.com, and the Play Store link contains play.google.com — we check both so a typo can't slip onto a printed poster.
What do desktop users see?: They go to your fallback link if you set one — your website or landing page works well. Without a fallback, they are sent to whichever store link you provided.
Do I need only one store link?: One is enough. If your app is only on one platform, every scanner is simply sent there, and you can regenerate the code with both links once you launch on the other store.
Is the redirect free too?: Yes — the generator and the redirect are both free, no signup. Note this is the one code type that relies on a UseQR URL to do the device detection.

Want the detail? How app download QR codes work — the payload format, what scanners do with it, and where it breaks.