# QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner vs PDF Maker

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Maker at none against QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's shown. PDF Maker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 394) and review sentiment (32% vs 13%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PDF Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner against 4.5 for PDF Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner has 23K ratings behind it against 394, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 13% of PDF Maker's.

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner | PDF Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id1584764976/reviews) | **[4.5 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 394 |
| Positive reviews | **32.2% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) | [Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665371293) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id1584764976)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Utilities, #112 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, including Wi-Fi access, product information, and URLs. Save and manage your codes, and even check lottery tickets. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced customization and unlimited use.

**Highlights:** Scan any QR code or barcode, Create custom QR codes for Wi-Fi, URLs, and more, Generate barcodes for products, Save and manage scanned codes, Scan lottery tickets, Customize QR code colors and backgrounds (Pro), Unlimited code creation and export (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR code reader | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Ultimate | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Advanced Standard | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite: 3 day-trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode and QR reader PLUS | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Pro: 3-day trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Elite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: Trial Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| QR & Barcode reader | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: 3 day-trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Top: 3 day-trial | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Top: 3 day-trial | $24.99 | per month |
| QR code reader | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Ultimate Lite | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Basic | $35.99 | per year |
| QR Scanner | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick scanning
- 💡 Useful for entrepreneurs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 💰 Hidden subscription fees
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scanning not working as advertised

**Requested features**

- Free scanning option
- Improved subscription management


### PDF Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-maker-editor-and-converter/id6745476308)

This app is an all-in-one PDF viewer and editor that allows you to quickly open, read, and manage your documents. It offers features like adding signatures, converting images to PDFs, and merging or splitting files to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** View and read PDFs, Annotate documents, Add signatures, Convert images to PDFs, Merge or split files, Organize documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly with trial | $14.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Equipment Unlimited Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly with trial | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner free?

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Maker free?

PDF Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner or PDF Maker?

PDF Maker is rated higher. QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while PDF Maker averages 4.5 from 394 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner or PDF Maker have ads?

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner shows ads; PDF Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner or PDF Maker?

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Maker weekly. Most recently, QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and PDF Maker on October 30, 2026.

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