# Scan Hero vs QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scan Hero at 242K against QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's 2.5K. Scan Hero also leads on chart position (#36 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Hero sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan Hero against 4.7 for QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan Hero has 242K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Scan Hero's written reviews are positive against 55% of QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's.

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Hero | QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (242K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655/reviews) | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [PrimeForm OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300611) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-hero-pdf-scanner/id1017261655)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Scan documents, photos, and text on the go and manage your paperwork digitally. Edit, sign, and share your scans as PDFs or images. Offers OCR, HD quality, and secure file protection.

**Highlights:** Scan documents to PDF or image, Multiple camera modes for specific documents, Edit scans: re-crop, perspective, filters, Organize and reorder pages, OCR text extraction, Digital signatures, Secure files with Face ID/passcode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Premium! | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Scanner App + OCR | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Sub with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner for Me - Plus | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Document & Text Scanner + OCR | $16.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $16.00 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $22.00 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro! | $89.99 | per year |
| Scanner for Me Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient scanning
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Helpful for business/school
- 👍 Great for on-the-go scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning quality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Automatic subscription charges
- 🐛 Buggy/glitchy app

**Reported bugs**

- Scans not properly cropped
- Inability to rearrange scanned pages
- Crashes when editing/cropping documents

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate scanned documents
- Option to save scans to cloud storage
- Improved OCR text recognition


### QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, notes, and images. Convert paper to high-quality digital files with professional editing tools. Unlock advanced features like OCR and e-signatures with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Digitize documents, IDs, and passports, Import and organize scanned files, Professional editing tools (filter, crop, rotate), Text Recognition (OCR), E-Signature functionality, Advanced export options (Word, print)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| App pdf scanner neat scanner | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Payment | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient scanning
- 💯 Reliable and accurate scans
- 📁 Convenient document organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- ⛔ Lack of free features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to delete scanned documents
- Poor image quality in scanned documents
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Support for additional languages
- Improved subscription management
- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Free trial period for all features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Hero free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner free?

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan Hero or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?

Scan Hero and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 242K and 2.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Scan Hero or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner have ads?

Both Scan Hero and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Hero or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?

Scan Hero ships an update every 10 days, and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Hero was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner on September 22, 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.*