QRweb vs Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
QRweb
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QRweb is a simple QR code scanner that helps you open links fast. Scan with your camera or scan a QR code from photos when the camera isnβt available. Open scanned links in the built-in browser without extra steps. Save past scans automatically, search your history, and keep important links in bookmarks for quick access. Features: - Fast QR code scanning with your camera. - Scan QR codes from photos and saved images. - Open links in a built-in browser. - Search scan history to find past results quickly. - Save useful links with bookmarks.
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.html⨠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 (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRweb ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRweb | Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUYUKI TAJIMA | ε½ι ι« |
In-app purchases
QRweb
No in-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases





