# QR Pro vs Expert Scan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Pro at none against Expert Scan's 7. QR Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29K vs 50). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Expert Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Pro against 4.6 for Expert Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 60% of Expert Scan's.

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Expert Scan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Pro | Expert Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824/reviews) | **[4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-scan-invoice-and-pdf/id1470889595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crypto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/980289004) | [Julien meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/285361686) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-pro-code-reader-and-creator/id1013912824)

This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.

**Highlights:** Ad-free scanning, Privacy-focused, No in-app purchases, Supports multiple code types, Intuitive interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant scanning
- 💡 Supports various code types
- 🔒 No privacy data collected
- 🤗 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🤔 Confusing reviews unrelated to the app
- 💰 Concerns about data collection and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes

**Requested features**

- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities


### Expert Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-scan-invoice-and-pdf/id1470889595)

Transform your device into a professional document scanner. Digitize contracts, invoices, and notes into high-quality PDFs. Features include OCR for searchable text, multi-page scanning, and various export options.

**Highlights:** Multi-page PDF scanning, OCR for text extraction, Export as PDF, JPEG, or text, Digital signature support, Share via cloud services, Clean and sharp interface

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro plan | $19.99 | per year |
| One Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime offer | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Pro free?

QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Expert Scan free?

Expert Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Expert Scan?

Expert Scan is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Expert Scan averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.

### Do QR Pro or Expert Scan have ads?

Expert Scan shows ads; QR Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Expert Scan?

QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Expert Scan every 5 days. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Expert Scan on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*