Comparison

Any QR Code Reader for iPhone vs PureScan Doc Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Any QR Code Reader for iPhone

Easily scan and generate QR codes with fast speeds and a user-friendly interface. Create links, text, contact details, and more, then share them instantly. Also includes a document scanner with intelligent image processing.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning from camera or gallery
  • QR code generation for various data types
  • Document scanning with automatic cropping
  • History of all scanned and generated QR codes
  • Backup to Google Drive and iCloud
  • Localization in 10 languages
Features
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SCAN OR GENERATE your QR CODE easily. QR Scanner lets you scan and read the most common types of QR codes with super-fast speeds and a delightful user experience designed for the iPhone.Simply scan any QR code with your device camera or select an existing QR code from your device gallery. The scanning takes merely a second. This QR code generator app also lets you create your QR codes and share them with others. You can create convenient links, text, email, contact, social links, SMS & WiFi codes with just a few taps. Simply enter your data & hit 'Create.' Save the QR code or share it. This app can be used in many real-life applications like ordering food at a takeout place, sharing business cards & contact details, or sharing WiFi keys. This app also lets you scan & digitize paper documents with just your camera. The intelligent image processing algorithm detects borders automatically and crops your scan accordingly. All FEATURES at a Glance • QR CODE SCANNER: Scan QR code with your camera easily or by picking an image from your gallery. • QR CODE GENERATOR: Comes with a super-fast QR Maker feature. • DOC SCANNER: Built-in Doc Scanner. Add filters & effects to your scans. • VIEW HISTORY: Stores all your QR codes in one place; QR Folder. • EDIT QR: Share, edit or Delete your scans with one tap. • SAVE BACKUPS: It lets you take Google Drive & iCloud backups with just a few taps. • LANGUAGE OPTIMISATION: This app is localized in 10 languages from around the world. Some of the data we collect - Device-specific information such as device model, OS version being used. This provides knowledge of how our application is being used so we can improve the user experience and the app itself. - We collect anonymized data such as statistics, analytics, insights about your activity in order to provide you a reliable and high-quality experience. - Payment data & an optional Email (if using paid Services). ----------- Premium plans Length & Price Monthly - $9.99/Month Yearly- $79.99/Year Subscription Info - The user can cancel his/her subscription at any time by going into iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. - All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The user's account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. ------------ Privacy policy: https://quantum4u.in/web/qrcodescanner/privacy-policy Terms & conditions: https://quantum4u.in/web/qrcodescanner/tandc EULA: https://quantum4u.in/web/qrcodescanner/eula

About

PureScan Doc Scanner

Features
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PureScan — pure scanning: scan, use, archive and share your important documents, swiftly. PureScan straightens photographed documents, removes shadows and glare, replaces the paper with an even solid background, and erases handwriting you don't want. From camera to PDF or Word, everything happens on your device — no upload, no sign-up, no ads. [Three steps] 1. Capture or import: the document camera detects the page, fires automatically and can scan several pages in a row. You can also use the regular camera, your photo library, or files (images or PDF). 2. Flatten and de-shadow: PureScan finds the four corners and flattens the page. Fine-tune with "Semi" (drag the corners, with a magnifier) or "Manual". Shadows, gradients and glare disappear together. 3. Export what you need: PDF, Word, JPG, PNG, or save straight to Photos. [A flat, clean background] • Pure white, the original paper color (brightened), or any color you pick • Color, grayscale or black & white output • Sliders for shadow removal and clarity • The desk and everything outside the paper is cut away [Erase handwriting] • Auto-remove by pen color: blue, red, green or others, in one tap • Tap a stroke: tap a signature, doodle or circle and the whole stroke disappears • Brush: paint over anything you want gone • Lasso: circle an area to erase all ink inside • Erased areas are restored to the background underneath — only the handwriting goes, table lines and printed text stay • Pinch to zoom (up to 8×) for precise lasso and brush work • Undo, or restore everything anytime [Export settings that fit] • Images: JPG/PNG, quality, longest side in pixels, aspect ratio (A4, Letter, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9…, pad or crop), DPI • PDF/Word: page size (A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, or match the image), orientation, margin, fit or fill, compression, grayscale, author • One-tap presets: Print A4 300 dpi, Share 1600 px, Archive, Maximum quality [Many documents, one photo] • Five receipts on a desk? Each one is found automatically — "separate pages" or "one page" • Merged pages are laid out for you (landscape/portrait, columns) and can be split again [Make a whole book] • Import up to 400 pages at once (photos, files, PDF) without slowing down or crashing • Every page is detected and flattened in the background, not just the first few • "Apply to all pages" unifies background, shadow, color and ink removal • On iPad and iPhone Duo the tool panel can sit on the left or right (your hand) [Text: auto-capture, edit, copy & paste] • Text is recognized automatically after each scan (Chinese, English, Japanese, German) — entirely on your device • Edit it in the Text page, copy a page or everything, paste, share • PDFs become searchable and selectable; Word files include the recognized text [Preview and share] • After converting to PDF, Word or images, preview first and then share (can be turned off in Settings) • One tap "Share with AI": text plus PDF go to the AI app you choose for summaries, translation or analysis • Pick any file from Files and share it directly, no scan needed • Long-press a page to share the image, copy the image or copy the text [Nice details] • Originals are always kept — every adjustment can be changed later • A library keeps all your scans: rename, re-edit, export • Hold the eye button to compare with the original • Choose your look: glass, frosted or solid; white by default, black, seven rainbow colors or any color you like • Chinese, English, Japanese and German • iPhone, iPad and foldables (including iPhone Duo): a big canvas on the left and tools on the right when unfolded [Privacy] Scanning, text recognition and processing all happen on your device. PureScan collects no data and needs no account; files leave the app only when you choose to share them.

Screenshots

Any QR Code Reader for iPhone4 screens
PureScan Doc Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PureScan Doc Scanner at none against Any QR Code Reader for iPhone's 3. PureScan Doc Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Any QR Code Reader for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Any QR Code Reader for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PureScan Doc Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Any QR Code Reader for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, PureScan Doc Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Any QR Code Reader for iPhone versus PureScan Doc Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAny QR Code Reader for iPhonePureScan Doc Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpana SinghChien Yu Wang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Any QR Code Reader for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 1Year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 3 Month$19.993 Months
None

PureScan Doc Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Any QR Code Reader for iPhone free?
Any QR Code Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PureScan Doc Scanner free?
PureScan Doc Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Any QR Code Reader for iPhone or PureScan Doc Scanner have ads?
Neither Any QR Code Reader for iPhone nor PureScan Doc Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Any QR Code Reader for iPhone or PureScan Doc Scanner?
Any QR Code Reader for iPhone ships an update every 2 months, and PureScan Doc Scanner weekly. Most recently, Any QR Code Reader for iPhone was updated on November 3, 2026 and PureScan Doc Scanner on November 6, 2026.

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