Honos vs PDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Honos
This app specializes in reading secure QR codes generated with SecurePaper technology. It allows users to view, download, email, or save original documents represented by these codes. It does not decode standard QR codes.
- Reads SecurePaper QR codes
- Displays original documents
- Download documents
- Email documents
- Save to cloud storage
- Does not decode unsafe QR codes
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• Honos is the free QR Code Reader for secure codes generated with SecurePaper technology. • The code generated by this technology are safe and replace certified copies. • After reading the Secure QR Code Honos displays the original document, you can download it, send it by email or save it to cloud storage services. • Honos does not decode unsafe QR Code produced by different technologies.
PDS
Scan PDS-enabled codes on print materials to instantly view verified source and origin data on your device. Offers both online and offline verification for field or remote use. Developed by a print technology solutions provider.
- Scan PDS enabled codes
- Display verified source/origin data
- Online verification
- Offline verification
- Intuitive user interface
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Simply scan PDS enabled code on any print surface and follow prompts to display verified source/origin data on your device. It has a simple and intuitive user friendly interface as well as ONLINE and OFFLINE verification capabilities which is handy when verifying in the field or remotely. KG Arjis Ltd is a solutions provider in process and print technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PDS at 12.0 against Honos's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Honos ships an update every 3 months, PDS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Honos | PDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAND S.r.l. | KG Arjis UK Ltd |
Customer experience
Honos
PDS
In-app purchases
Honos
No in-app purchases
PDS
No in-app purchases
