# QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader vs PDF Editor

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Editor at 4.6 against QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader's 4.3. PDF Editor also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (441 vs 110). QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader's advantage is review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 441 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, PDF Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | PDF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-mobile-scannerreader/id6474973418/reviews) | **[4.6 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | **10.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Lupu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861806910) | [SOLVEIT sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643528144) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-mobile-scannerreader/id6474973418)

This utility app transforms your phone into a powerful QR code and barcode scanner. Quickly recognize codes, access product details, open links, and connect to Wi-Fi with a simple tap. It offers a history of past scans and a safe browsing feature to protect users from malicious links.

**Highlights:** Instant QR code and barcode scanning, Support for all popular code types, Scan history for easy access, Safe browsing for malicious link protection, Direct sharing of scan results, Intuitive and clean user interface

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Scanner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $5.99 | per month |
| Create and manage passwords | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Create and manage passwords | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fast Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Mobile | $14.99 | per year |
| QR | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| QuickQR | $19.99 | per year |
| QR App | $19.99 | per year |
| Generate QR codes effortlessly | $19.99 | per month |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $24.99 | per year |
| Scanner | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $39.99 | per year |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner | $69.99 | per year |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $9.99 | one-time |


### PDF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-editor-converter-and-viewer/id6751268483)

Easily create, edit, and manage PDF files. Convert images to PDFs, merge or split documents, add annotations, and secure your files with passwords. Cloud support allows for convenient access and sharing anywhere.

**Highlights:** Create PDFs from images/text, Edit and annotate PDFs, Merge, split, and organize files, Add password protection, Cloud import/export, Scan documents

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader free?

QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader or PDF Editor?

PDF Editor is rated higher. QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while PDF Editor averages 4.6 from 441 ratings.

### Do QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader or PDF Editor have ads?

Neither QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader nor PDF Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader or PDF Editor?

QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and PDF Editor every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader was updated on September 28, 2026 and PDF Editor on September 29, 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.*