Comparison

PDF Export Pro vs QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

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

Head to head
About

PDF Export Pro

This comprehensive application allows you to create, edit, convert, organize, and secure PDF files directly on your device. It offers a wide range of tools for document manipulation, including scanning, OCR, transcription, and even faxing, all without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Convert Word, Excel, JPG to PDF
  • Convert PDF to Word, Excel, PPT
  • Edit text and images in PDFs
  • Annotate and sign documents
  • Merge, split, and organize PDFs
  • Scan documents with OCR
  • Add watermarks and password protection
Features
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Tired of switching between multiple apps just to handle PDFs? PDF Export brings scanning, editing, converting, signing, compressing, chat exporting and 30+ PDF tools together in one simple app. Scan a document, edit a PDF, convert Office files, export WhatsApp chats, add signatures, protect files and much more — right from your iPhone or iPad. Pay once. No subscription. No monthly fee. # ANNOTATE & EDIT PDFs - Work directly inside your PDF. - Highlight important text, draw, add comments, annotate pages and edit PDF content without recreating the entire document. # SCAN ANY DOCUMENT - Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable document scanner. - Scan receipts, contracts, notes, forms and multi-page documents in seconds. Automatic edge detection helps create clean, professional-looking PDFs without needing a separate scanner. # OCR — EXTRACT TEXT FROM IMAGES - Need text from a photo, scanned document or handwritten document? - OCR can recognize and extract text from images, scanned documents, handwritten documents and image-based PDFs. - Copy, search or work with the extracted text without typing everything again. # MERGE & SPLIT PDFs - Organize PDF pages exactly the way you need. - Combine multiple PDF files into a single document, or split a large PDF into smaller files. Great for reports, invoices, forms and document collections. # SIGN DOCUMENTS - Sign PDFs directly on your iPhone or iPad. - No printing, signing and scanning again. Simply open your document, add your signature and share the completed PDF. # CONVERT FILES TO PDF — OR BACK AGAIN - Quickly convert documents between popular formats: - Word to PDF - PDF to Word - Excel to PDF - PDF to Excel - PowerPoint to PDF - PDF to PowerPoint - JPG to PDF - PDF to JPG - Web Page to PDF - PDF to Text - PDF to HTML - PDF to RTF Keep your documents in the format you actually need. # COMPRESS PDFs - Large PDF taking too much space? - Reduce PDF file size to make documents easier to email, share, upload or store while maintaining useful document quality. # PROTECT, UNLOCK & WATERMARK PDFs - Keep sensitive documents protected. - Add password protection to PDFs, unlock files you have permission to access, and add watermarks to help protect your work. # CHAT TO PDF - Export WhatsApp chats as beautifully formatted PDFs or interactive HTML. - Choose from WhatsApp-style or clean document layouts, personalize with themes, search messages, jump between months, and view shared media easily. - Perfect for saving memories, keeping records, and archiving important conversations. # ROTATE & CROP PDF PAGES - Fix poorly oriented or badly cropped pages in seconds. - Rotate pages with a tap, remove unwanted margins, or crop multiple pages to create a cleaner document. # MORE PDF TOOLS - PDF Export includes many additional tools for everyday document work, including: - Blank PDF editor - Web to PDF - Clipboard to PDF - Add page numbers - Extract images - Repair PDFs - Transcribe content - Send fax And more TRY BEFORE YOU BUY See how the tools work before purchasing. Import your own file for a trial, or use the built-in sample document anytime to explore available features. # WHY PDF EXPORT? - 30+ PDF tools in one app - One-time purchase — no subscription - Scan, edit, sign and convert documents - Export WhatsApp chats to PDF or interactive HTML - Designed for iPhone and iPad - Many document tools work offline - Simple tools for everyday PDF tasks Whether you're scanning paperwork, signing a contract, converting an Office document, compressing a large PDF or preserving an important WhatsApp conversation, PDF Export gives you the tools to get it done in one place. Download PDF Export and make PDF and document management simpler.

About

QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

Features
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QR Code Maker & Reader Pro is an application that allows you to easily create QR codes. The created QR code can be saved as an image or sent as an email attachment. You can also scan the QR code. Create QR code: You can easily create a QR code by specifying the URL and text to be embedded in the QR code. Various customizations available: You can specify the color of the QR code and display your logo in the center. Output can be done in various ways: The created QR code can be saved as an image and output to various apps. You can copy to a Mac or iPhone/iPad using Air Drop, copy to a Windows PC via iCloud, or send as an email attachment. Manage by list: The created QR codes can be managed in a list and reprinted at any time. You can also scan: It is also possible to scan a QR code. When you hold the QR code over the camera, it instantly scans and reads the contents. QR code is a trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan. Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iCloud are trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States.

Screenshots

PDF Export Pro4 screens
QR Code Maker & Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Maker & Reader Pro at $1.99 against PDF Export Pro's $12.99. QR Code Maker & Reader Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads 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

PDF Export Pro costs $12.99 and QR Code Maker & Reader Pro $1.99 up front. PDF Export Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. QR Code Maker & Reader Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Maker & Reader Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PDF Export Pro versus QR Code Maker & Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF Export ProQR Code Maker & Reader Pro
Price$12.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (217 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings217 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiveBird Technologies Private LimitedNAOAKI SEKIGUCHI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PDF Export Pro

One-time10
  • 1 Fax Credit$0.99
  • Convert 5 Documents Online$0.99
  • 5 Fax Credit$3.99
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  • PDF Export Pro Plus$3.99
  • Convert 30 Documents Online$4.99
  • 10 Fax Credit$5.99
  • 20 Fax Credit$9.99
  • Convert 70 Documents Online$9.99
  • 50 Fax Credit$19.99
  • Convert 150 Documents Online$19.99
None

QR Code Maker & Reader Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDF Export Pro free?
PDF Export Pro costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Maker & Reader Pro free?
QR Code Maker & Reader Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PDF Export Pro or QR Code Maker & Reader Pro have ads?
Neither PDF Export Pro nor QR Code Maker & Reader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Export Pro or QR Code Maker & Reader Pro?
PDF Export Pro ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Maker & Reader Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDF Export Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code Maker & Reader Pro on September 18, 2026.

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