No SDK. No setup. No Firebase dependency. Just paste your store URLs, get a smart link in 30 seconds. Free for indie developers.
No code integration. Just a URL. Works with any app, any framework.
FDL never had QR codes. We generate beautiful, customizable ones for free.
iOS, Android, Huawei, Samsung Galaxy, and Amazon. FDL only supported 2.
No Firebase Analytics setup needed. Clicks by device, country, and time — out of the box.
An honest comparison. We're not the right fit for enterprise deep linking — but for indie developers and small teams, we're the best value.
| Feature | Firebase Dynamic Links | appqr.io | Branch.io |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (discontinued) | Free forever (3 links) | From $0 (limited) to $$$ |
| SDK required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Setup time | ~30 min | 30 seconds | ~1 hour |
| iOS + Android redirect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Huawei / Samsung / Amazon | No | Yes (all 5 stores) | Limited |
| QR code generation | No | Yes (customizable) | Paid add-on |
| Click analytics | Firebase Analytics | Built-in dashboard | Built-in dashboard |
| Custom domain | Yes | Subdomain (Business) | Yes (paid) |
| Target audience | All developers | Indie devs & small teams | Enterprise |
| Status | Shut down Aug 2025 | Active | Active |
Grab your App Store and Google Play URLs from your Firebase Dynamic Links dashboard before it's fully decommissioned.
Sign up in 10 seconds with Google or email. No credit card required.
Paste your iOS and Android URLs. We generate a smart link + QR code instantly.
Swap your old page.link URLs with your new appqr.io links. Done.
3 smart links, 1,000 clicks/month, QR codes, and analytics. All free, forever. No credit card. Upgrade to Pro ($5/mo) only if you need unlimited links.
Migrate in 30 seconds. Free. No SDK. No vendor lock-in.
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