# QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner vs PDF Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner at 4.7 against PDF Reader's 4.1. QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PDF Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner has 2.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner | PDF Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-pdf-scanner/id1601412419/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-editor/id1666456462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrimeForm OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896300611) | [Games Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453004090) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner

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

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


### PDF Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-reader-pdf-editor/id1666456462)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to view, edit text and images, fill and sign forms, convert images to PDF, and scan physical documents. The application aims to simplify all your PDF-related tasks.

**Highlights:** View and annotate PDFs, Edit text and images, Convert images to PDF, Fill and sign forms, Scan documents, Organize and manage files

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Partial Remove Ads -Weekly Sub | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Partial Remove Ads -Month Sub | $6.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Monthly Sub | $7.99 | per month |
| Partial Remove Ads -Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner free?

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

### Is PDF Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner or PDF Reader?

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner or PDF Reader have ads?

Both QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner and PDF Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner or PDF Reader?

QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, QR Code Reader & PDF Scanner was updated on October 1, 2026 and PDF Reader on October 2, 2026.

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