Scanner Gun vs PDF Scanner Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner Gun
Efficiently scan QR codes and barcodes in batches, with options to recognize codes from photos and export results in XLSX format. Generate custom QR codes with logos and colors, and manage your scan history.
- Batch scanning
- Recognize codes from photos
- Export scan results to XLSX
- Generate custom QR codes
- Manage scan history
- Share results to other apps
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Scanner Gun is a native app developed by Swift5 language. It can be used to batch scan QR code and barcode efficiently without annoying advertisements inside. Major Functions: ◎Support single scan and batch scan, and recognize code from photos ◎Support mail scan results with excel's xlsx format ◎Support generate QR code with text or contacts ◎Batch Scan support merge operation ◎Support custom your QR code with color, Logo or watermark ◎Batch Scan support manual input and export with user-defined name ◎Support share result to other applications ◎Support to manage your history scan records Code support format: EAN8, UPCE, Aztec, EAN13, ITF14, Code39, Code39Mod43, Code93, Code128, PDF417, Interleaved2of5, DataMatrix. Hope you enjoy it (●'◡'●)ノ Then if you have any advice, please comment on the app store, next version is based on what you say (・`ω´・) One more thing, to mail your scan results to specified email address, you should set up your iOS Mail account as follows . e.g, Add a gmail account: Go Settings -> Mail -> Accounts -> Add Account -> choose Google -> sign in your gmail account -> Click save button -> Done Now you can mail your results by Scanner Gun (●'◡'●)ノ
PDF Scanner Assistant
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Say goodbye to bulky scanners! PDF Scanner Assistant turns your phone into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan any paper document, note, or contract and convert it into a clean, high-quality PDF with just one tap. 【Key Features】 • One-Tap Scanning: Automatically detects edges and captures a perfect scan. • Smart Enhancement: Auto-corrects perspective, removes shadows & enhances readability. • Create High-Quality PDFs: Generate crisp, professional PDF files in seconds. • Organize with Ease: Rename, sort, and manage all your scanned documents effortlessly. 【Why Choose Us?】 Super Simple: No learning curve, just open and scan. 100% Offline: Your documents never leave your device, guaranteed privacy. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone looking to go paperless. Download now and digitize your world! — Privacy Policy please visit: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREt1SXJkbG9JYUFT * **Terms of use (EULA): * https://docs.qq.com/doc/DREdKR2ZwYUJaa1hr * **Terms of apple please visit: * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDF Scanner Assistant at monthly against Scanner Gun's every 4 months. Scanner Gun's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Scanner Gun ships an update every 4 months, PDF Scanner Assistant monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner Gun | PDF Scanner Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 浩 彭 | 乐祥 胡 |
In-app purchases
Scanner Gun
No in-app purchases
PDF Scanner Assistant
No in-app purchases
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