# Fast Scan vs QR Reader for mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Reader for mobile at 71% against Fast Scan's 11%. QR Reader for mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Scan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and QR Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Reader for mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for mobile has 9.9K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Fast Scan's written reviews are positive against 71% of QR Reader for mobile's.

Fast Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Scan | QR Reader for mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-scanpdf-doucment-scan/id1435571925/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-mobile/id1631503426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 321 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 214 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Zhongcheng World Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674523091) | [BL Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629875703) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-scanpdf-doucment-scan/id1435571925)

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner and AI assistant. Quickly digitize documents, identify objects, plants, and animals, and translate text in real-time. Manage your work and life more efficiently with this fun and intuitive app.

**Highlights:** AI object, plant, and animal identification, Real-time recognition results, Multi-language translation and voice reading, Document and ID scanning, Automatic edge correction and trimming, Text translation for browsing and travel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanner Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features for 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP features(Lite) for 1month | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanner Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock all features for 1month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlock all features for 1 year | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features for 1 year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning performance
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💪 Powerful functionality despite being free
- 📄 Accurate text extraction capabilities
- ⚡ Quick file format conversion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Deceptive pricing model - advertised as free but requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Paywall blocks all features immediately upon use
- 😤 Hidden subscription charges without clear disclosure
- 🔴 Inaccurate object/animal/plant recognition
- 📵 Aggressive pop-up ads for premium upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate object identification (e.g., dog identified as sea lion, plant as bamboo)
- Misidentification of colors and basic items
- App crashes or fails to load properly
- Pop-up ads appear every 30 seconds making app unusable
- Automatic billing without user confirmation

**Requested features**

- Make core features available for free or with optional premium features
- Implement transparent pricing displayed upfront in app store
- Add extended free trial period before requiring payment
- Improve object recognition accuracy
- Reduce frequency of upgrade pop-ups


### QR Reader for mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-for-mobile/id1631503426)

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Create QR codes and barcodes, Supports 25 scanning formats, Share codes via email and social media, PIN Lock security, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Reader Pro for 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Reader Pro for 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| QR Reader Pro for iPhone | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality product
- 🚀 Prompt delivery
- 😊 Excellent customer service
- 🤝 Great exchange experience
- 🍔 Delicious food

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Functionality issues
- 📥 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Free version option
- Improved cancellation process
- More product information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Scan free?

Fast Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Reader for mobile free?

QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Scan or QR Reader for mobile?

QR Reader for mobile is rated higher. Fast Scan averages 3.5 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while QR Reader for mobile averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Fast Scan or QR Reader for mobile have ads?

Fast Scan shows ads; QR Reader for mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Scan or QR Reader for mobile?

Fast Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and QR Reader for mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fast Scan was updated on October 22, 2026 and QR Reader for mobile on October 28, 2026.

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