Comparison

Notepad Pro vs Scan QR Code.

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

Head to head
About

Notepad Pro

This app allows you to create, organize, and secure your notes and important data. It offers customization options for notes, iCloud synchronization, and a built-in PDF editor for document management. Stay organized with widgets and notifications.

Highlights
  • Unlimited note storage
  • Customizable note appearance
  • Secure app lock with biometrics
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Built-in PDF editor
  • Today's notes widget
  • Auto-delete notes
Features
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Notepad Pro - Smart Notes, Secure Data & PDF Manager Notepad Pro helps you save, organize, and protect your important notes, memos, and favorite data in one powerful app. Create notes with different colors, images, font styles, and font sizes to match your needs and stay organized effortlessly. With iCloud Sync, your notes are safely stored in iCloud so you can access, restore, or delete them anytime, directly from the app. Notepad Pro also includes a Today’s Notes Widget that displays the current date and gives timely notifications, helping you stay on top of your daily tasks and reminders. In addition to fast and simple note-taking, Notepad Pro now includes a built-in PDF Editor & Manager, making it easier to work with documents in one place. Key Features:- - Notes & Organization • Unlimited notes storage • Multiple note colors • Pinned & private notes • Custom font styles & font sizes • Sort notes by name or date • Auto-delete notes after a selected time • Easy note sharing • One-tap quick note creation - Security • App lock with multiple passcode options • Touch ID & Face ID support - iCloud Sync • iCloud sync for notes • Retrieve or delete notes from iCloud - Widgets & Notifications • Widget for today’s notes • Notifications for daily notes & reminders - PDF Editor & Manager • Create and manage PDF files • Edit existing PDFs • Export notes as PDF • Share PDFs easily • Add signatures and stamps to PDFs • Store and organize PDFs in one place Note down anything, anytime, anywhere with just one tap and never miss an important thought or reminder again with smart notifications. Note: All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not access, collect, or store your data. Your privacy is fully protected. Thank you for using this app. We’re committed to improving your experience with every update. Keep writing and stay organized!

About

Scan QR Code.

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to quickly access information. Create and share your own QR codes for various purposes. Save and archive all scanned and created codes for future reference.

Highlights
  • QR Code Scanner
  • Create QR Codes
  • Barcode Scanner
  • Share QR Codes
  • Auto Scan
  • Archive Scanned Codes
Features
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The #1 QR Reader - QR code scanning, made simple and easy. Download now for FREE! FEATURES - QR Code Scanner - Create your own QR Codes - Barcode Scanner (Scan coupons & Food labels) - Share QR Codes - Auto Scan Use our app to scan any QR code and get the information you need fast! Create and share QR Codes for yourself and friends! Archive and save all QR Codes you have ever scanned or created. DISCLAIMER: By clicking “install”, I accept and agree to install Scan QR Code app and setting the application’s search functionality to that provided by the service and the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The app will update in-app search settings to Yahoo. * SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Scan QR Code. to get access to premium features, like unlimited scans, code creation, and more. Options: - 3-day free trial, then renews weekly for $9.99 * Link to Terms of Use: https://scanqrcodeapp.com/terms.html * Link to Privacy Policy: https://scanqrcodeapp.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Notepad Pro4 screens
Scan QR Code.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scan QR Code. at Free against Notepad Pro's $1.99. Scan QR Code. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16K vs 4). Notepad Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scan QR Code. is free to download; Notepad Pro costs $1.99 up front. Notepad Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan QR Code. sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan QR Code. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code. has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Notepad Pro's written reviews are positive against 39% of Scan QR Code.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad Pro ships an update every 2 months, Scan QR Code. every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Notepad Pro versus Scan QR Code.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepad ProScan QR Code.
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.7 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews38.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiren MerjaEast End Technologies Ltd.

Customer experience

Notepad Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Scan QR Code.

All ratings15,705 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative59.7%

Bugs and requests

Notepad Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scan QR Code.

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera connection issues
  • Scanning errors or failures
  • Subscription not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offer a free, ad-supported version
  • Provide more transparent pricing
  • Improve subscription management options
  • Enhance security and privacy protections

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notepad Pro

One-time1
  • Notepad Pro+ Advanced Tools$4.99
9 purchases

Scan QR Code.

Subscriptions9
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$6.397 Days
  • Unlock Scan QR Code3 Days trial$8.397 Days
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  • Unlock Scan QR Code3 Days trial$9.957 Days
  • Unlock all features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlock Scan QR Code3 Days trial$11.957 Days
  • Unlock Scan QR Code$11.957 Days
  • Unlock Scan QR Code3 Days trial$14.957 Days
  • Unlock all features$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Notepad Pro free?
Notepad Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Scan QR Code. free?
Scan QR Code. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad Pro or Scan QR Code.?
Scan QR Code. is rated higher. Notepad Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scan QR Code. averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.
Do Notepad Pro or Scan QR Code. have ads?
Notepad Pro shows ads; Scan QR Code. does not.
Which is updated more often, Notepad Pro or Scan QR Code.?
Notepad Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Scan QR Code. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notepad Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scan QR Code. on November 6, 2026.

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