# PDF Editor ® vs QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

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.

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.

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.

PDF Editor ® ships an update every 9 days, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Editor ® | QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | #198 |
| Size | 280 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMM service, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503472689) | [PrimeForm OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300611) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor/id1532638515)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Business, #172 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Plan - 7 Days | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Starter | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Plan - 2 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Promo | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Special | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Plan - 7 Days | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Plan | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited documents
- Corrupted PDF files after editing
- Unexpected charges during free trial

**Requested features**

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


### QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| App pdf scanner neat scanner | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $49.99 | one-time |
| One-Time Payment | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 13, 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 #198. 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.*