# Bar vs OpenPDF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenPDF at 100% against Bar's 63%. OpenPDF also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenPDF sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bar ships an update every 2 months, OpenPDF every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar | OpenPDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpdf-scan-and-send/id6782456305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roberto Sonzogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/402429427) | [Jason Kalili](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872273315) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code/id422314523)

Scan barcodes and QR codes to save, email, copy, or search for information online. Export scanned data and photos to your PC for use in other applications. Ideal for small businesses, libraries, or home organization.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes and QR codes, Save scanned codes for later, Email scanned codes, Copy/paste codes into other apps, Search scanned codes on the web, Export data and photos via iTunes file sharing, Integrate with web apps via URL scheme

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads and enable web app mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 📤 Ability to email scanned barcodes
- 🔍 Reads various barcode types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices
- 💤 Slow or inaccurate scanning
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scan history list disappearing
- Crashing when switching camera modes
- Inability to scan certain barcode types

**Requested features**

- Direct link to open scanned URLs
- Option to save scanned barcodes in folders
- Ability to export data to spreadsheets


### OpenPDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpdf-scan-and-send/id6782456305)

Convert images to PDF, sign documents, and share them directly from your device. This app prioritizes user privacy by keeping all data local and requiring no account or tracking. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience for all your PDF needs.

**Highlights:** Image to PDF conversion, Sign documents, Send PDFs, Data stays on device, No ads, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support OpenPDF | $9.99 | one-time |
| Keep It Going | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar free?

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

### Is OpenPDF free?

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

### Do Bar or OpenPDF have ads?

Neither Bar nor OpenPDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bar or OpenPDF?

Bar ships an update every 2 months, and OpenPDF every 8 days. Most recently, Bar was updated on October 17, 2026 and OpenPDF on October 6, 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.*