# Camera Scanner vs QR Code

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.

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 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Scanner | QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913/reviews)** | [4.2 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1612290431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **17.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | #197 |
| Size | 82 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Position Mobile Ltd SEZC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519177812) | [ECOM DIGITAL 43 SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612290433) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-scanner-pdf/id1522421913)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| FREE Trial - Scanner Premium | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Document Scanner Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Scanner Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Useful for business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Scanning functionality not working as expected
- Subscription not canceling properly

**Requested features**

- Option to save scans locally
- Ability to share scans easily
- Clearer subscription management


### QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id1612290431)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 12, 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*