# Scanner vs QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scanner at 223K against QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's 2.5K. Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 36%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scanner against 4.7 for QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 223K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 55% of QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's.

Scanner ships an update weekly, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner | QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (223K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681/reviews) | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **223K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) | [PrimeForm OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300611) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-pdf-id-and-docs/id1291962681)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform paper documents into high-quality PDFs directly from your smartphone. This mobile scanner offers advanced image processing and OCR technology to enhance document clarity and enable easy sharing. Save time and storage space with efficient document management.

**Highlights:** High resolution scans, OCR technology, Multiple page PDF support, Modify and delete pages, Image processing for quality enhancement, Easy data sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go scanning
- 👍 Great quality scans
- 👍 Useful for organizing records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Deceptive free trial
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy scanning and exporting
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning process often fails or freezes
- Exported files not received as expected
- Subscription not recognized even after payment

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scans locally without subscription
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Batch exporting of scanned documents


### QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| App pdf scanner neat scanner | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Payment | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner free?

Scanner 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, Scanner or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?

Scanner and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 223K and 2.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Scanner or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner have ads?

Both Scanner and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?

Scanner ships an update weekly, and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*