Comparison

PDF Editor ® vs QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

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

Head to head
About

PDF Editor ®

Edit, sign, and convert PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Scan physical papers into editable PDFs, annotate text, and fill out forms on the go. All your documents are stored locally for privacy and can be easily shared.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF files
  • Sign documents
  • Convert scanned papers to PDF
  • Annotate PDFs
  • Fill out PDF forms
  • Local document storage
  • Share documents
Features
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Use PDF Editor app when you want to edit or sign your documents on the go from your iPhone or iPad. Import PDF files to the app, then read, comment on, edit, and share. Scan your papers and convert them into PDF files with just few taps. Perform all basic PDF tasks: - Quickly open and view PDF files - Search, scroll, and zoom in and out Scan paper documents to PDF: - Turn you camera into advanced document scanner - Perspective document transformation - Color adjustions - Automatic crop tools Anotate PDF files: - Comment on PDFs using sticky notes and drawing tools - Highlight and mark up text with annotation tools - View and respond to annotations in the comments list - Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro to improve your precision Sign important documents: - Quickly fill out PDF forms by typing text into fields - Use your finger or Apple Pencil to e-sign any PDF document All documents are stored locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. You can easily share documents using the export option. Privacy Policy: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://pdfeditor7.com/en/terms-of-usage For any questions or requests, please use our customer support form at: https://www.team2swift.com/

About

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize documents, notes, and images. Convert paper to high-quality digital files with professional editing tools. Unlock advanced features like OCR and e-signatures with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Digitize documents, IDs, and passports
  • Import and organize scanned files
  • Professional editing tools (filter, crop, rotate)
  • Text Recognition (OCR)
  • E-Signature functionality
  • Advanced export options (Word, print)
Features
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"Scanner App makes my operations with documents much faster and easier." — Feedback from one of our first users. Turn your iPhone into a powerful portable scanner with Scanner App: Documents to PDF! Scanner App is a versatile scanner app for documents and images that instantly converts paper documents into high-quality digital files. Whether you're scanning personal notes, business papers, or photos, you can do it quickly and effortlessly. Need to scan a QR code or barcode? Just point your iPhone’s camera at the code and let the app do the rest — what happens next depends on what’s inside. Open a link, view the text, or pull up the details behind the code, all in a couple of taps. Scan QR codes and barcodes on: • Posters and flyers • Product packaging and labels • Business cards • Tickets and receipts and much more! Perfect for scanning: • Paper notes and sketches • IDs and passports • Agreements and contracts • Book pages • Business cards • Receipts and much more! If you're running a business or simply want to stay organized, this PDF scanner app is a must-have on your smartphone. Our application includes free features and features available for users with the subscription. Enjoy the following free features: • Scan Everything: Digitize documents, IDs, and passports in seconds. • Import & Organize: Easily import documents and images from your gallery, rename files, and search by document name. • Professional Editing: Filter, rotate, straighten, and crop your scans for the perfect look. • Tools: Highlight key details, erase imperfections, and lock confidential documents. Unlock the following features with the subscription: • Text Recognition (OCR): Recognize text from documents to copy and edit. • E-Signature: Sign documents directly on your device. • Advanced Export: Share your scans, print documents, or convert them to Word. • Document Editing: Add pages, insert text or images, and apply custom watermarks. Why choose Scanner App? Because it's one of the most useful tools you can have on your phone, helping you manage documents quickly, efficiently, and anywhere you need. Don't wait — download Scanner App now and make scanning and managing documents easier than ever! Privacy Policy: https://pp.scannerapp.online/ Terms of Use: https://tou.scannerapp.online/

Screenshots

PDF Editor ®4 screens
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor ® at none against QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's shown. PDF Editor ® also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 2.5K) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. PDF Editor ® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Editor ® has 28K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of PDF Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 55% of QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDF Editor ® versus QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Editor ®QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (28K ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews55.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better2.5K
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#40 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMM service, s.r.o.PrimeForm OU

Customer experience

PDF Editor ®

All ratings28,335 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,309 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative71.4%

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

All ratings2,467 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative43.9%

User reviews

PDF Editor ®

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 💡 Useful for editing PDFs on the go
  • 🚀 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient scanning
  • 💯 Reliable and accurate scans
  • 📁 Convenient document organization

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Restrictive subscription model
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • ⛔ Lack of free features
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance

Bugs and requests

PDF Editor ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save edited documents
  • Corrupted PDF files after editing
  • Unexpected charges during free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to edit text within PDFs
  • Option to save edited files to cloud storage
  • Improved organization and folder management

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Inability to delete scanned documents
  • Poor image quality in scanned documents
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for additional languages
  • Improved subscription management
  • Ability to cancel subscription easily
  • Free trial period for all features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Editor ®

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Week Plan - 7 Days$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Starter$6.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • 1 Week Plan - 23 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Promo$7.991 Month
  • 1 Month Plan2 variants$12.991 Month
  • 1 Month Special1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan - 7 Days7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
16 purchases

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly subscription$7.997 Days
  • PDF Scanner3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • App pdf scanner neat scanner3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$39.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime subscription$49.99
  • One-Time Payment$199.99

Questions

Is PDF Editor ® free?
PDF Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner free?
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PDF Editor ® or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner is rated higher. PDF Editor ® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do PDF Editor ® or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner have ads?
QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner shows ads; PDF Editor ® does not.
Which is updated more often, PDF Editor ® or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?
PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Editor ® was updated on October 12, 2026 and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner on October 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, PDF Editor ® or QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner?
PDF Editor ® currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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