Comparison

Camera Scanner vs QR Code

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

Head to head
About

Camera Scanner

Transform your device into a portable document scanner. Capture documents, edit them with powerful OCR technology, and securely store or share them as PDFs. Easily sign and manage an unlimited number of files and folders.

Highlights
  • Accurate PDF scanning
  • Powerful OCR text editing
  • Edit and sign documents
  • Manage unlimited files/folders
  • Secure document storage
  • Easy document sharing
  • Scan handwritten and printed material
Features
Currently charting
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The Camera Scanner - PDF app offers you the most accurate PDF scanning capabilities using our powerful text editing (OCR) engine. With enhanced Optical Character Recognition software, you can now edit and sign documents much easier. Your device will become your essential portable document scanner. Manage an endless number of files and folders with just a few taps and keep all your documents securely in one place. You can even share your favorite documents with others easily and immediately or sign them. Use your phone to scan any hand written, printed or graphic material such as: - Contracts - Business Cards - Expenses - School or university documents - Books - Notes - IDs (Driver's License, Passports, Personal Identification, etc) - Tax Forms & Tax Documents PDF Document Scanner with OCR app is easier than ever to use and with a pixel perfect design. Simply follow these easy steps: - SCAN documents from your camera, photos or even from your clipboard - EDIT your documents in order to fit your needs (crop, blur and use many other filters) - PRINT or SHARE your PDF files with anyone via email, message or any other platform that you use - COPY TEXT from your digital scans - STORE securely all your documents on your device with no additional cloud storage cost involved - SIGN your docs in a secure environment This app is your best ally for scanning purposes! -------------------------------------- PDF Document Scanner with OCR Premium Subscription -------------------------------------- Upgrade to the Premium version in order to: - Share your files with no limits - Use our powerful character recognition engine (OCR) to copy and edit text from your scanned files - Enjoy an ad-free experience Document Scanner – PDF, OCR app has different subscription plans. Subscription payments are charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period or trial. Subscriptions starting with a trial automatically renew for the indicated price after the trial period ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase ("Settings" -> "iTunes & App Store" -> "Apple ID" and select "Subscriptions") * Link to Terms of Use: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#terms-of-service * Link to Privacy Policy: http://iosdocumentscanner.com/pp.html#privacy-policy

About

QR Code

This app allows you to scan documents and QR codes using your phone's camera. You can edit scanned documents, share them via email or messaging, and even send faxes directly from your device. It also offers instant QR code scanning and document organization.

Highlights
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Edit scanned documents
  • Share documents via email/messaging
  • Send faxes from phone
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • Organize scanned documents
Features
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QR code: Reader App is widely used to scan documents and QR codes. - Scan documents with your camera or export directly from your phone. - Edit scanned documents right within the app. You can easily crop, rotate, adjust brightness and contrast. - Share your scanned documents vial email, messaging apps. - Send faxes directly from your phone. Simply scan your document, add the recipient's fax number, and send. - Scan QR Codes instantly - Store and organize your scanned documents in the app. With premium version you get 1 GB of storage space to store your documents. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camera Scanner4 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera Scanner at monthly against QR Code's every 19 months. Camera Scanner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 190). QR Code's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Camera Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and QR Code sells 11 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

Camera Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Scanner has 6.4K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Camera Scanner's written reviews are positive against 18% of QR Code's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, QR Code every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Camera Scanner versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera ScannerQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.4K ratings) — better4.2 (190 ratings)
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews17.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.4K — better190
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#85 — better#197
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPosition Mobile Ltd SEZCECOM DIGITAL 43 SLU

Customer experience

Camera Scanner

All ratings6,419 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative79.5%

QR Code

All ratings190 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative76.5%

Bugs and requests

Camera Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Scanning functionality not working as expected
  • Subscription not canceling properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scans locally
  • Ability to share scans easily
  • Clearer subscription management

QR Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Camera Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$5.497 Days
Show 5 more
  • FREE Trial - Scanner Premium3 Days trial$7.497 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Scanner Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Scanner Premium$19.991 Year
11 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions11
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Premium$8.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Scanner free?
Camera Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Scanner or QR Code?
Camera Scanner is rated higher. Camera Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while QR Code averages 4.2 from 190 ratings.
Do Camera Scanner or QR Code have ads?
Neither Camera Scanner nor QR Code shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Scanner or QR Code?
Camera Scanner ships an update monthly, and QR Code every 19 months. Most recently, Camera Scanner was updated on October 9, 2026 and QR Code on October 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Camera Scanner or QR Code?
Camera Scanner currently peaks at #85 in the App Store charts, and QR Code at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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