A Firebase Dynamic Links alternative.
Create one download link for your iOS and Android app, with a QR code included. Store routing requires no SDK or Firebase integration.
Why developers switch to appqr.io
No SDK for store routing
Add your published store URLs. You do not need to change or release your app.
QR codes included
Each link includes a downloadable QR code. Choose its colors and dot shapes.
5 app stores
iOS, Android, Huawei, Samsung Galaxy, and Amazon. FDL only supported 2.
Built-in analytics
See clicks by device, country, and time in your dashboard. No Firebase Analytics setup is needed.
Firebase Dynamic Links vs appqr.io vs Branch
Compare store routing, QR codes, and native-link requirements. appqr.io does not replace a full deep-linking or attribution platform.
| Feature | Firebase Dynamic Links | appqr.io | Branch.io |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (discontinued) | Free plan with 3 links | $39/mo Intro |
| SDK required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Setup time | ~30 min | Add your store URLs | ~1 hour |
| iOS + Android redirect | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Huawei / Samsung / Amazon | No | Yes (all 5 stores) | Limited |
| QR code generation | No | Yes (customizable) | Included with plan limits |
| Click analytics | Firebase Analytics | Built-in dashboard | Built-in dashboard |
| Custom domain | Yes | Subdomain (Business) | Yes (paid) |
| Target audience | All developers | Single-app B2C launches | Mobile growth teams |
| Status | Shut down Aug 2025 | Active | Active |
Replace your store-routing links in 4 steps
Copy your store URLs
Find the public App Store and Google Play listings for each app your old links pointed to.
Create a free appqr.io account
Sign up with Google or email. No credit card required.
Paste your URLs and get your smart link
Add your iOS and Android store URLs and a desktop destination. Save your link and download its QR code.
Replace your old links
Replace old page.link URLs wherever you can edit them, such as your website and social profiles.
Free for your first app launch.
The Free plan includes 3 smart links, 1,000 tracked clicks/month, QR codes, and analytics. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro ($5/mo) when you need more links or tracked campaign traffic.
Firebase Dynamic Links is gone.
Replace the links you still share.
Create a replacement link, test it on your devices, and update the places you share it.
Create a free replacement linkLast verified: August 25, 2026
appqr.io maintains this comparison using the sources below. Plans and capabilities can change. Check the vendor documentation before choosing a service. This is not an independent benchmark or a claim that the products have the same capabilities.
Primary sources: Firebase Dynamic Links deprecation FAQ, Firebase Dynamic Links documentation.