# QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is ads: PDF Editor at none against QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's shown. QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and ratings volume (23K vs 448). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Editor sells 3 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 4.6 for PDF Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner has 23K ratings behind it against 448, 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 0% of PDF Editor's.

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, PDF Editor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-readerbarcode-scanner/id1584764976/reviews) | **[4.6 (448 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 448 |
| Positive reviews | **32.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VISARGERD, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584764978) | [SOLVEIT sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643528144) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Utilities, #117 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 Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483)

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF files. Convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and secure your files with passwords. Cloud support allows for convenient access and sharing anywhere.

**Highlights:** Create PDFs from images/text, Edit and annotate PDFs, Merge, split, and organize files, Add password protection, Cloud import/export, Scan documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | 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 Editor free?

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

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

PDF Editor is rated higher. QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 448 ratings.

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

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

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

QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PDF Editor every 10 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader＊Barcode Scanner was updated on October 23, 2026 and PDF Editor on October 20, 2026.

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