Comparison

TotalScan vs QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TotalScan

This app is a fast and powerful tool for scanning documents and QR codes. It allows you to create virtual copies of various paper documents, extract text using OCR, and edit images with built-in filters. Scans can be saved and shared in multiple formats and integrated with cloud services.

Highlights
  • Scan documents and QR codes
  • OCR text extraction
  • Image editing with filters
  • Cloud service integration
  • Create multi-page PDFs
  • Password protection
Features
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TotalScan is currently the fastest and most powerful tool for scanning documents and QR-codes. You can create and manage a virtual copy of credit cards, books, checks, recipes, timetables and any paper documents by using TotalScan. The application supports optical character recognition (OCR) technology and allows you to extract the text from the image. TotalScan can process the captured from the camera images and already existing photos in the gallery, cloud and network services. Application allows you to adjust and apply the filters for images with the built-in editor. Experiment with your documents and edit them, you can always revert to the original image. You can upload your finished pictures to gallery, cloud and network services, send by mail in JPEG and PDF formats. Scanning takes place on your device without an internet connection, so your documents do not run the risk of being intercepted. The unique scanning and processing algorithms improve the quality of scans, remove the noises and the shadows, correct the angle of the projection, so you get the highest quality and the clear result. This scanner is created based on many years of working with the documents of many people to save your time in the day to day activities as much as possible. The application takes into account the memory capacity and the count of processor cores for maximum performance and comfortable operation. The key features is: + Recognition and decoding of QR-codes and barcodes + Automatic and the manual scanning mode + Creating and saving the documents in colored, grayscale, black and white formats + Selection of the document's page format (A3, A4, A5, Letter, Legal, Business Card, Automatic) + Flash settings + Ability to turn on a grid + Sorting of documents by the name and the date + Easy search of your documents + Ability to create the groups and move the documents from one group to another + Creating the multi-page PDF documents + Moving, copying and renaming of scans OCR special features: + Advanced algorithms of the character definition + Supports the large set of recognition languages + Fast and correct text recognition + Recognition of text with multiple languages + Retains tables, fonts and layout of original The additional benefits include: + Integration with the popular cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Yandex.Disk) + Integration with the popular network services (SMB, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV) + Unique and advanced scanning algorithm + High performance and stability of the application + Intuitive interface + Password protection of the application + User friendly navigation High speed and quality of image processing without tedious manual corrections will make TotalScan your ideal companion for business and education. Already thousands of people have joined us! And you could try this tool of scanning unsurpassed in speed of work and capabilities! We are continuously working to improve the app. If you have any comments, suggestions and questions, write on our email support@develsoftware.com.

About

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

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
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"Scanner App makes my operations with documents much faster and easier." — Feedback from one of our first users. Turn your iPhone into a powerful portable scanner with Scanner App: Documents to PDF! Scanner App is a versatile scanner app for documents and images that instantly converts paper documents into high-quality digital files. Whether you're scanning personal notes, business papers, or photos, you can do it quickly and effortlessly. Need to scan a QR code or barcode? Just point your iPhone’s camera at the code and let the app do the rest — what happens next depends on what’s inside. Open a link, view the text, or pull up the details behind the code, all in a couple of taps. Scan QR codes and barcodes on: • Posters and flyers • Product packaging and labels • Business cards • Tickets and receipts and much more! Perfect for scanning: • Paper notes and sketches • IDs and passports • Agreements and contracts • Book pages • Business cards • Receipts and much more! If you're running a business or simply want to stay organized, this PDF scanner app is a must-have on your smartphone. Our application includes free features and features available for users with the subscription. Enjoy the following free features: • Scan Everything: Digitize documents, IDs, and passports in seconds. • Import & Organize: Easily import documents and images from your gallery, rename files, and search by document name. • Professional Editing: Filter, rotate, straighten, and crop your scans for the perfect look. • Tools: Highlight key details, erase imperfections, and lock confidential documents. Unlock the following features with the subscription: • Text Recognition (OCR): Recognize text from documents to copy and edit. • E-Signature: Sign documents directly on your device. • Advanced Export: Share your scans, print documents, or convert them to Word. • Document Editing: Add pages, insert text or images, and apply custom watermarks. Why choose Scanner App? Because it's one of the most useful tools you can have on your phone, helping you manage documents quickly, efficiently, and anywhere you need. Don't wait — download Scanner App now and make scanning and managing documents easier than ever! Privacy Policy: https://pp.scannerapp.online/ Terms of Use: https://tou.scannerapp.online/

Screenshots

TotalScan4 screens
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TotalScan at none against QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's shown. TotalScan also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TotalScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner has 2.5K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TotalScan versus QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotalScanQR Code Reader & PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better55.4% of reviews
Number of ratings332.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLTD DevelSoftwarePrimeForm OU

Customer experience

TotalScan

All ratings33 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.5%

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

All ratings2,467 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative43.9%

User reviews

TotalScan

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Useful for students
  • 👍 Good quality scans
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Free version is usable

Room to improve

  • 👎 Inconvenient interface
  • 👎 Poor scanning quality
  • 👎 App doesn't work with iOS updates
  • 👎 Scans are black and white
  • 👎 App is paid/expensive

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

TotalScan

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App not working after iOS update
  • Inconsistent document framing/cropping
  • Scans are black and white
  • Documents not sending correctly via email
  • PDF creation issues
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  • Duplicate files created
  • Pro version not accessible after purchase
  • Documents deleted/disappeared
  • App not updated
  • Connection issues with iTunes Store
  • Yandex mail sharing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Manual cropping mode
  • Add signatures and stamps
  • Color scans
  • Improved image quality for scanned photos
  • Clarification on Pro version pricing (one-time vs. subscription)

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TotalScan

One-time3
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
  • Document Scanner Pro Version$6.99
16 purchases

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly subscription$7.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • App pdf scanner neat scanner3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime subscription$49.99
  • One-Time Payment$199.99

Questions

Is TotalScan free?
TotalScan 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, TotalScan or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner is rated higher. TotalScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do TotalScan or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner have ads?
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner shows ads; TotalScan does not.
Which is updated more often, TotalScan or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?
TotalScan ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, TotalScan was updated on October 26, 2026 and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner on October 27, 2026.

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