QRweb vs Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
QRweb
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QRweb is a simple, focused QR code scanner built to get you from code to web page fast. Point your camera at a QR code to read its URL, check it on a confirmation screen, then open it right in the built-in web view โ no need to switch to another browser. You can even scan QR codes saved in your Photos library, so screenshotted tickets and coupons are never out of reach. Found a page you like? Save it to history or bookmarks with one tap, and find it again later with search. Handy for: - Scanning posters and flyers on the spot - Checking tickets, coupons, or product labels in seconds - Opening menus and promo pages without typing a thing Key features: - QR code scanning (high-accuracy, works up close, far away, and in low light) - Scan QR codes from images saved in your Photos library - Automatic detection of http/https URLs - Confirmation screen shows the URL before you open it - View pages in the built-in web view - Scan history with search - Bookmarks with search - Adjustable limits for history and bookmarks - Backup export for history and bookmarks - Flashlight control for dark places - A quick guide on where to find and how to use QR codes The interface stays out of your way, so the features you need are always within reach. Next time you spot a QR code, open QRweb. Supported languages: English, Japanese, Spanish (Spain and Mexico), French, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Turkish, German, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Vietnamese, Portuguese (Brazil), Thai, Uzbek, and Icelandic.
Scanner
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Scanner is a simple and practical smart scanning tool that supports document scanning, OCR text recognition, PDF export, QR code scanning and generation, table recognition, photo counting, AR measurement, and image enhancement. You can quickly scan contracts, notes, receipts, study materials, and paper documents. Scanner automatically enhances image quality, extracts text from images, and creates clear PDF files that are easy to save and share. Whether you are organizing study materials, archiving office documents, or saving everyday paper information, Scanner helps you complete tasks more efficiently. Scanner also supports table structure recognition and CSV export, making it easier to organize paper tables and screenshot data. It supports QR code scanning and recognition, and allows you to generate QR codes from text or links. The photo counting feature can detect similar objects in images, mark them with numbers, and count them. You can also use the AR camera for simple distance measurements. Core scanning, recognition, measurement, and image processing features are performed locally on your device by default. Scanned files, recognition results, and history records are stored on your device, allowing you to preview, search, export, share, or delete them anytime. Scanner is suitable for studying, office work, document organization, file archiving, object counting, simple measurement, and daily record keeping, turning your iPhone into a portable scanner. Privacy Policy: https://jingyan365.cn/scanner/privacy.htmlโจ Terms of Use: https://jingyan365.cn/scanner/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scanner at none against QRweb's shown. QRweb's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRweb ships an update fortnightly, Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRweb | Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | ๅฝ้ ้ซ |
In-app purchases
QRweb
No in-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases





