Camera Scanner vs QR Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Scan documents with camera
- Edit scanned documents
- Share documents via email/messaging
- Send faxes from phone
- Instant QR code scanning
- Organize scanned documents
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Camera Scanner | QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.4K ratings) — better | 4.2 (190 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 17.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | 190 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | #197 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Position Mobile Ltd SEZC | ECOM DIGITAL 43 SLU |
Customer experience
Camera Scanner
QR Code
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
Camera Scanner
- 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
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- 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
QR Code
- Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium$4.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- 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






