# PRO QR Code Scanner vs Air Printer

The clearest difference is monetization model: PRO QR Code Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Air Printer's subscription. PRO QR Code Scanner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (46% vs 28%). Air Printer's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 378). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PRO QR Code Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Air Printer sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PRO QR Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Printer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 378, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of PRO QR Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 28% of Air Printer's.

PRO QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, Air Printer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRO QR Code Scanner | Air Printer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-qr-code-scanner/id1587193214/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-hd-smart-scanner/id1602275259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 378 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.2% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 62 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Best Rating Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587193216) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## What reviewers say

### PRO QR Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-qr-code-scanner/id1587193214)

This application offers a fast and user-friendly way to scan QR codes. It provides automatic detection, rapid scanning, and a history of scanned codes. Users can also export their scan data in CSV format.

**Highlights:** Auto detect scanning, Rapid Scan, Scan History, CSV Export, Batch QR Scan

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Quick & Efficient
- 👍 Best QR scanner
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Easiest QR code reader

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too pricey
- ❌ Scam app
- ❌ Auto charging
- ❌ Hard to cancel
- ❌ Unauthorized charge

**Reported bugs**

- Does not scan properly
- Cannot cancel subscription in the app
- No way to enter a review in the app
- App opens to subscription screen by default
- No response from in-app chat support

**Requested features**

- Allow users to experience features before paying
- Provide a clear way to cancel subscriptions within the app
- Offer a free version without ads or with limited functionality


### Air Printer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-printer-hd-smart-scanner/id1602275259)

Easily print documents and photos directly from your iOS device. Scan, edit, and annotate files before sending them to your printer. Supports over 5000 AirPrint compatible printers for seamless printing.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos, Scan new documents, Edit and annotate files, Create and print text notes, Supports over 5000 AirPrint printers

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint - Air Printer - print | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Prints | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subs | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly offer | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| AirPrint One Week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Montly_Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| -90%! SALE! Biggest discount! | $29.99 | per year |
| Air Print PRO | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Print Premium Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Prints | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Effortless printing
- 👍 Good printing quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔕 Too many notifications
- 🐛 Printing problems
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Printing blank pages
- Unable to connect to printer
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Better customer support
- Improved connectivity with printers
- Ability to print from local files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRO QR Code Scanner free?

PRO QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Air Printer free?

Air Printer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PRO QR Code Scanner or Air Printer?

PRO QR Code Scanner is rated higher. PRO QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 378 ratings, while Air Printer averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do PRO QR Code Scanner or Air Printer have ads?

Neither PRO QR Code Scanner nor Air Printer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRO QR Code Scanner or Air Printer?

PRO QR Code Scanner ships an update every 9 days, and Air Printer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PRO QR Code Scanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Air Printer on September 26, 2026.

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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.*