Comparison

QR Code Scanner & Reader . 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 & Reader .

Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes. Browse products, deals, and coupons with barcode scanning. Manage your scan history and share results easily. Offers a free trial for premium features.

Highlights
  • Scan and create QR codes
  • Scan barcodes for products and deals
  • Custom QR code creation
  • Scan history management
  • Share scan results
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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QR Scanner – The easiest way to scan any code. Features: - Scan and create QR codes instantly - Scan barcodes to browse products, deals, and coupons - Create your own custom QR codes - View and manage your scan history - Share results via email or your favorite messaging apps - Use Siri Shortcuts to scan even faster Start a Free Trial to Access All Premium Features - Subscribe for unlimited access to all premium features - Your account will be automatically charged for the subscription within 24 hours before the end of the free trial period - You can cancel auto-renewal at any time, provided the cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Support: tinfineapp@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-a0108e1c0aac44fa98f7cb9664956316 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-87de726717db44d2bdcd2dbabb588f56

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 & Reader .4 screens
PageForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PageForge at every 5 days against QR Code Scanner & Reader .'s every 2 months. QR Code Scanner & Reader .'s advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 Code Scanner & Reader . sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PageForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 5.0 for QR Code Scanner & Reader . against 5.0 for PageForge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner & Reader . has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Scanner & Reader . ships an update every 2 months, PageForge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Scanner & Reader . versus PageForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scanner & Reader .PageForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer裕涛 兰huang li

Customer experience

QR Code Scanner & Reader .

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PageForge

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Scanner & Reader .

Subscriptions2
  • QR Scanner 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Scanner 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

PageForge

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

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner & Reader . free?
QR Code Scanner & Reader . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PageForge free?
PageForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner & Reader . or PageForge?
QR Code Scanner & Reader . and PageForge are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Scanner & Reader . or PageForge have ads?
Neither QR Code Scanner & Reader . nor PageForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Scanner & Reader . or PageForge?
QR Code Scanner & Reader . ships an update every 2 months, and PageForge every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code Scanner & Reader . was updated on September 30, 2026 and PageForge on October 7, 2026.

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