Comparison

QR Reader for iPhone vs Expert Scan

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader for iPhone

This app functions as a versatile scanner, capable of reading QR codes, barcodes, business cards, and documents. It also allows for the creation of custom QR codes and provides features like auto-detect scanning and website security checks.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Document and business card scanning
  • Puzzle scanning
  • Database scanning
  • NFC scanning
  • QR code creation
Features
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The number #1 QR Code & Barcode Scanner worldwide — Download now for FREE! ◆ OVER 100 MILLION USERS ◆ All-in-one AI scanner: scan QR codes, barcodes, documents, urls, puzzles and business cards. PRODUCTS - Instant Product Search: Scan products to find prices, deals, coupons, recipes, and related Wikipedia articles or videos in seconds. HEALTH -Health & Ingredient Impact: Scan food and personal care products to instantly analyze ingredients and see their overall health impact.* EXPIRY TRACKER - Save Money & Reduce Waste: Track expiry dates for your groceries and household products. Get timely notifications before items go bad! PDF & DOCUMENT SCANNER - Smart Document Scanner: Turn your iPhone into a digital scanner with automatic edge detection and visual cleanup filters. - Sign, Annotate & Redact: Easily sign contracts, mark up notes, or blackout sensitive information. - AI Assistance: Chat with your documents! Search keywords, run OCR, summarize, translate, or rewrite text instantly. - Study & Learn: Turn any scanned document or textbook into quizzes and flashcards in seconds. CREATE & SHARE -Custom QR Generator: Create personalized QR codes and barcodes, then export them in high-resolution PNG or SVG formats. - Instant Sharing: Share results seamlessly via Email, Messages, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, X, and more. ADVANCED TOOLS - Database Scanner: Export and stream scanned barcode data directly to your server or API. - Business Card Scanner: Automatically capture and save business contacts directly to your phone. - CSV Data Export: Easily export your entire scan history to CSV files for seamless tracking and organization. PLAY - Puzzle & Game Scanner: Scan, solve, and play interactive puzzles. SAFETY FIRST - Link Previews: Preview and approve website links before opening them. --------------- TAPMEDIA ONE SUBSCRIPTION Provides full access to the TapMedia ONE app bundle for the duration of the subscription. Subscription Length: Monthly (includes a 3 day free trial). DATABASE SCANNER SUBSCRIPTION Provides unrestricted access to Database Scanner features for the duration of the subscription. Subscription Length: Monthly (includes a 3 day free trial). TERMS & RENEWAL DETAILS: Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, identifying the cost of the renewal. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. All prices are subject to change without notification. Promotional pricing is temporary and cannot be applied retroactively to previous purchases. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. To avoid being charged, cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the trial or current billing period ends via your iTunes Account settings: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm --------------- *Health insights for informational purposes only; not medical or dietary advice.

About

Expert Scan

Transform your device into a professional document scanner. Digitize contracts, invoices, and notes into high-quality PDFs. Features include OCR for searchable text, multi-page scanning, and various export options.

Highlights
  • Multi-page PDF scanning
  • OCR for text extraction
  • Export as PDF, JPEG, or text
  • Digital signature support
  • Share via cloud services
  • Clean and sharp interface
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Expert Scan turns your iPhone into a powerful professional scanner. Digitize any document into high-quality PDF in seconds — contracts, invoices, business cards, handwritten notes, receipts. Built-in OCR extracts text automatically, making scans searchable and editable. Features: • Multi-page scanning into a single PDF • Accurate OCR in French and English • Export as PDF, JPEG or plain text • Share via email, AirDrop, iCloud or Google Drive • Digital signature support • Clean interface, sharp results Perfect for professionals, freelancers and students who want a paperless workflow. Free trial included. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jmapp.com/terms/expertscan.html

Screenshots

QR Reader for iPhone4 screens
Expert Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Expert Scan at every 5 days against QR Reader for iPhone's every 3 months. QR Reader for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (1.4M vs 50) and review sentiment (77% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. QR Reader for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Expert Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Reader for iPhone against 4.6 for Expert Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for iPhone has 1.4M ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of QR Reader for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 60% of Expert Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, Expert Scan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
QR Reader for iPhone versus Expert Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for iPhoneExpert Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4M ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4M — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#66 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdJulien meyer

Customer experience

QR Reader for iPhone

All ratings1,426,649 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews3,139 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative19.8%

Expert Scan

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Reader for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing or crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Thumbnail issues and unwanted app attachments

Requested features

5 requests
  • Create QR codes
  • Add contact information to phone
  • Improve PDF handling
  • Fix puzzle scanning feature
  • Add dark mode option

Expert Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Reader for iPhone

Subscriptions3
  • Database Scanner (1 month)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • QR Reader PRO (one-time fee)$2.99
7 purchases

Expert Scan

Subscriptions6
  • One Week3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • One Month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • One Year$9.991 Year
  • Pro plan$19.991 Year
  • One Year$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime offer$69.99

Questions

Is QR Reader for iPhone free?
QR Reader for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expert Scan free?
Expert Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for iPhone or Expert Scan?
QR Reader for iPhone is rated higher. QR Reader for iPhone averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4M ratings, while Expert Scan averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do QR Reader for iPhone or Expert Scan have ads?
Both QR Reader for iPhone and Expert Scan show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for iPhone or Expert Scan?
QR Reader for iPhone ships an update every 3 months, and Expert Scan every 5 days. Most recently, QR Reader for iPhone was updated on November 1, 2026 and Expert Scan on October 25, 2026.

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