# CamScanner vs Qrafter Pro

The clearest difference is price: CamScanner at Free against Qrafter Pro's $124.99. CamScanner also leads on ratings volume (1.9M vs 456) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Qrafter Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

CamScanner is free to download; Qrafter Pro costs $124.99 up front. CamScanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Qrafter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CamScanner against 4.7 for Qrafter Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamScanner has 1.9M ratings behind it against 456, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of CamScanner's written reviews are positive against 90% of Qrafter Pro's.

CamScanner ships an update weekly, Qrafter Pro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamScanner | Qrafter Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $124.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783/reviews)** | [4.7 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrafter-pro-qr-code-reader/id468610525/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9M** | 456 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 383 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INTSIG Information Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/344077850) | [Kerem Erkan](https://appshunter.io/developer/416098703) |

## What reviewers say

### CamScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camscanner-pdf-scanner-app/id388627783)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity, #126 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

**Highlights:** Mobile document scanning, Text recognition (OCR), PDF conversion, E-signature creation, Secure file management, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Account(1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| CamScanner Premium(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Account (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Account(1 year) | $69.99 | per year |
| CamScanner Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| One-page Fax | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scanning and document management
- 📁 Convenient cloud storage and backup
- 🔍 Powerful OCR and document enhancement features
- 🔧 Customizable scanning and editing options
- 🏫 Useful for school and work applications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🤖 Inconsistent OCR and text recognition accuracy
- 💰 Aggressive upselling and subscription model
- 🔌 App crashes and performance issues
- 📤 Difficulties with sharing and exporting files

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scanning and editing
- Syncing and backup issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unexpected charges and subscription renewals
- Unreliable performance and frequent updates

**Requested features**

- Improved OCR and text recognition accuracy
- More flexible export and sharing options
- Customizable storage and backup settings
- Enhanced security and privacy controls
- Streamlined subscription and pricing model


### Qrafter Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrafter-pro-qr-code-reader/id468610525)

This app is a powerful tool for creating and scanning QR codes and barcodes. It offers advanced design options, versatile scanning capabilities for various code types, and unique features like encryption and inventory mode. It also provides a secure and user-friendly experience with features like URL safety checks and passkey support.

**Highlights:** Versatile code scanning, Custom QR code design, Comprehensive code generation, QR code encryption, Customizable history management, URL safety check, Inventory scanner mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent QR/barcode scanner and creator
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 💡 Wide range of customization options
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Issues with camera autofocus and flashlight
- 🐛 Problems with redirection and decryption of QR codes
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior between Android and iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- QR codes created in the app not working in other readers
- Contact information not displaying correctly when scanned
- App settings resetting to default unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to attach QR codes to images
- Implement support for more barcode formats (e.g. PDF417)
- Allow editing of existing QR codes
- Add option to save QR codes to device's photo gallery
- Improve batch scanning and exporting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamScanner free?

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

### Is Qrafter Pro free?

Qrafter Pro costs $124.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CamScanner or Qrafter Pro?

CamScanner is rated higher. CamScanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Qrafter Pro averages 4.7 from 456 ratings.

### Do CamScanner or Qrafter Pro have ads?

CamScanner shows ads; Qrafter Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, CamScanner or Qrafter Pro?

CamScanner ships an update weekly, and Qrafter Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, CamScanner was updated on September 24, 2026 and Qrafter Pro on September 24, 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.*