Comparison

QR Code Scanner Tool vs PageForge

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner Tool

Quickly scan QR codes to access websites, download games, make calls, or send emails. This tool can even read blurry codes and saves all your scanning history for easy access.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan 2D codes
  • Scan barcodes
  • Read blurry codes
  • Save scan history
  • Access websites
  • Initiate phone calls
Features
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Scan QR codes and everyday barcodes quickly, with a clear preview before anything opens. QR Scanner Tool recognizes websites, email addresses, phone numbers, messages, locations, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, calendar events, and plain text. Scan live with the camera or choose an image from Photos. Enhanced on-device processing can recover many small, low-contrast, or slightly blurred codes. Highlights: - Private on-device scanning and history - Safety warnings for suspicious or unencrypted web addresses - Search, favorite, delete, and export scan history - Create and share QR codes for text, websites, and Wi-Fi - Native iPhone and iPad layouts - Dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and haptic feedback - No sign-in required Your first 10 successful scans are ad-free. You can continue for free with ads, or make a one-time in-app purchase to remove all ads. No subscription.

About

PageForge

This app offers a comprehensive suite of on-device document management tools. Create, scan, convert, and organize files privately, with features like Wi-Fi transfer, ZIP archiving, and PDF text editing. It's designed for efficient document workflows.

Highlights
  • On-device document processing
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • ZIP and RAR archive tools
  • PDF merging, splitting, and editing
  • Document scanning and conversion
  • Office file preview and conversion
  • Encrypted file handling
Features
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PageForge is an on-device document toolbox for iPhone and iPad. Create, scan, convert, and organize documents quickly. Most processing runs on your device, so your files stay private. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION - Wi-Fi Transfer: upload files from your computer to iPhone or iPad over the same Wi-Fi network, with upload progress on phone and browser - Archive tools: pack files into ZIP (optional password); extract ZIP and RAR into your Files library, with overwrite or keep-both for duplicates - Smarter file picking: choose from the system file picker or your in-app Files library when using tools from Home - File preview: preview PDF, images, text, and Office files in the Files detail view - PDF text editing: extract text from text-based PDFs, edit on device, save as a new PDF; complex layouts can export to Word via Layout Restore - Layout Restore improvements: better table handling when exporting to Word - Convert history: recent tasks show a fixed completion time - PageForge Pro: Monthly and Yearly subscription plans PDF TOOLS Merge, split, rotate, and reorder PDF pages. Read PDFs with search and highlights. Compress, sign, watermark, and fill forms (including batch fill). Export PDF pages to images. On-device OCR. Pro features include Layout Restore and Smart Export (searchable PDF and structured Word output). SCAN AND CAPTURE Scan paper documents with the camera. Convert images to PDF. ID card scan and passport photo tools. OFFICE AND CONVERSION Preview Word and Excel files. Convert Word and Excel to PDF. Pack and extract ZIP archives. Encrypt or decrypt supported document types. FILES LIBRARY Import, favorite, tag, and search documents. Optional iCloud sync (user-controlled). Share Extension to save files from other apps. Designed for students, professionals, and small businesses who need efficient document workflows while keeping files private. PRIVACY Core document processing is performed on-device by default. Optional iCloud sync is user-controlled. Privacy Policy: https://api.qlcai.com/static/compress.html SUBSCRIPTION PLANS (AUTO-RENEWABLE) - PageForge Pro Monthly - PageForge Pro Yearly Pricing is shown in-app and on the App Store subscription sheet, and may vary by country or region. The exact amount is based on your local App Store pricing tier. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. - Restore Purchases is available in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner Tool4 screens
PageForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PageForge at 100% against QR Code Scanner Tool's 8%. PageForge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price and device support 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. PageForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR Code Scanner Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PageForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of QR Code Scanner Tool's written reviews are positive against 100% of PageForge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner Tool ships an update every 15 months, PageForge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Code Scanner Tool versus PageForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner ToolPageForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIGEARS TECHNOLOGY LTDhuang li

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner Tool

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

PageForge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Scanner Tool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PageForge

Subscriptions2
  • PageForge Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PageForge Pro Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner Tool free?
QR Code Scanner Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageForge free?
PageForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner Tool or PageForge?
PageForge is rated higher. QR Code Scanner Tool averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PageForge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Scanner Tool or PageForge have ads?
QR Code Scanner Tool shows ads; PageForge does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner Tool or PageForge?
QR Code Scanner Tool ships an update every 15 months, and PageForge every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner Tool was updated on October 6, 2026 and PageForge on October 7, 2026.

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